Thermal Probe for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to use a modified thermal probe to measure temperature rise in the colonic mucosa of participants with inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, and/or ulcerative colitis. The main question it aims to answer is:
Is the thermal probe an effective device to use to detect temperature rise in the colonic mucosa?
During the participant's standard of care colonoscopy, the thermal probe will be inserted into the colonoscope. The thermal probe is connected to a temperature transmitter that collects and saves the temperature of the colon in real time.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Guillermo Tearney, M.D., PhD
Principal Investigator
Massachusetts General Hospital
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals with inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or general colitis. Participants will already be undergoing a standard colonoscopy as part of their care.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Colonoscopy with Thermal Probe
During the participant's standard of care colonoscopy, the thermal probe will be inserted into the colonoscope to measure temperature rise in the colonic mucosa.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after the colonoscopy procedure
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Thermal Probe
Trial Overview
The study is testing the feasibility of using a thermal probe to measure temperature changes in the lining of the colon during a routine colonoscopy in patients with certain bowel diseases.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
10 adult subjects undergoing colorectal cancer screening will be enrolled at MGH
10 adult participants currently diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, and/or ulcerative colitis (UC) will be enrolled at MGH
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Massachusetts General Hospital
Lead Sponsor
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
Collaborator
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