Utilization of NBi in Assessing Luminal INflammaion in IBD (UNBLIND)

NCT02049775 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: UR13/10708
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: N/A
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of unknown aetiology, characterized by a diffuse confluent mucosal inflammation of the colon starting from the rectum with a relapsing and remitting course. Conventional endoscopy was thought to be a reliable parameter of disease activity, but microscopic inflammation can persist despite normal mucosal findings. Histologically detectable inflammation is associated with a greater risk of subsequent relapse. A flare in UC activity is difficult to predict, but a simple, easily measured biological marker of relapse would be important in guiding the most appropriate therapy. Recent technological advances in fiber optics, light sources, detectors, and molecular biology have stimulated development of numerous optical methods that promise to significantly improve our ability to evaluate human epithelium in vivo. These methods, collectively termed "optical biopsy," are nondestructive in situ assays of mucosal histopathology using light that can provide instantaneous tissue assessment. Narrow band imaging (NBI) is a novel technique that enhances the diagnostic capability of endoscopes in characterising tissues by using filters in a redgreenblue (RGB) sequential illumination system. This results in improved mucosal contrast and detail. UC always involves the distal colon and activity is usually greatest in rectosigmoid area. This makes evaluation of the rectum and sigmoid an attractive marker in patients with UC. Unlike serum and faecal markers, endoscopic assessment of the mucosa is unlikely to be affected by systemic disease and would be acceptable test for patients and physicians. We plan to evaluate THE rectosigmoid mucosa in patients with UC by flexible endoscope using both white light and NBI endoscopy. These patients will be followed by for one year or until they relapse, whichever comes first. The aim of our study is to develop endoscopic biomarkers to predict relapse in acute and quiescent UC.

Conditions

Ulcerative Colitis (UC)

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Narrow band imaging (NBI)

  up to 2 years

Study Arms (1)

NBI

EXPERIMENTAL

Procedure: NBI

Interventions

NBI PROCEDURE

NBI

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 85 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Adult patients referred for lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedure will be recruited.
• Any age (1885 years), gender or ethnic background
• Able and willing to give an informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Patients known to be intolerant to endoscopy.
• Patients with severe lifethreatening comorbidity as judged by the investigator.
• Patients on therapy with anticoagulation that may preclude taking any biopsies
• Pregnant women or breast feeding mothers
• Patient with toxic megacolon
• patients on medications known to cause bowel inflammation.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: lead

Study Sites (1)

Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Leeds, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Colitis, Ulcerative

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Colitis; Gastroenteritis; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Digestive System Diseases; Inflammatory Bowel Diseases; Colonic Diseases; Intestinal Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Venkataraman Subramanian, MD, MRCP

CONTACT

01132068822; venkat.subramanian@leedsth.nhs.uk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: DIAGNOSTIC
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 20, 2014
• First Posted: January 30, 2014
• Study Start: April 1, 2013
• Primary Completion: April 1, 2015
• Last Updated: February 19, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-02

Locations

GB (1)