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Randomized Trial Comparing Fecal Testing (FIT) to Colonoscopy for Post-polypectomy Surveillance
Sponsor: Sorlandet Hospital HF
Summary
From observational studies, it is know that the risk of developing colorectal cancer after polyp removal is lower if the patients adheres to surveillance recommendations. However, colonoscopy is burdensome for patients and colonoscopy availability is limited in many parts of the world. In addition, more than half of surveillance colonoscopies are without any findings. The trial investigates whether surveillance using fecal testing for blod is as good as colonoscopy after removal of colorectal polyps.
Official title: FIT Versus Colonoscopy for Post-polypectomy Surveillance
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
4000
Start Date
2026-01-09
Completion Date
2050-01-01
Last Updated
2026-01-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Fecal occult blood testing
Fecal testing for blood as surveillance efter polyp removal
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy after polyp removal according to guidelines
Locations (1)
Sørlandet sykehus HF
Arendal, Agder, Norway