RecruitingNCT07431983

Prospective Evaluation of the Carbon Footprint and Clinical Utility of IBUS Compared to Colonoscopy and Enterography in UC and CD

Prospective Evaluation of the Carbon Footprint and Clinical Utility of Intestinal Bowel Ultrasound Compared to Colonoscopy and Enterography in Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease

Sponsor

Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, India

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Mar 1, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Ulcerative Colitis (UC)Crohns Disease

Summary

Healthcare contributes approximately 4.4% of global GHG emissions, with diagnostic imaging and endoscopic services being substantial contributors. Colonoscopy and cross-sectional imaging modalities, though indispensable, are associated with high carbon emissions due to electricity use, waste, sterilisation, and transportation. IBUS, a non-invasive, real-time diagnostic modality, is increasingly validated for disease activity assessment in both UC and CD.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 80 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study compares the environmental impact (carbon footprint) and clinical usefulness of intestinal bowel ultrasound (a non-invasive scan) versus colonoscopy and CT/MRI scans in people with inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. **You may be eligible if...** - You are scheduled to undergo an endoscopy procedure at the study centre - You have given consent to undergo your procedure - You are being seen during the study period **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have not provided consent for the procedure - You are not attending the study centre during the recruitment period Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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