Endomicroscopy in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Related Inflammatory Bowel Disease Surveillance
Launched by KAROLINSKA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Jun 14, 2013
Trial Information
Current as of July 24, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Chromoendoscopy by applying a dye (indigo-carmine) through the colonoscop is the new standard for cancer surveillance in patients with IBD . It gives the opportunity to identify suspected areas of dysplasia and to take targeted biopsies. The diagnostic accuracy improves and the chances for detecting dysplastic areas increase. In recent years new endoscopic techniques have been developed, including laser-based endomicroscopy. There is an increasing need for structured evaluation of the efficiency of these techniques. Laser-based endomicroscopy, taking in vivo confocal microscopy pictures dur...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • clinical diagnosis of PSC-IBD
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • the lack of informed consent, allergy to fluorescein, B-blockers treatment
About Karolinska University Hospital
Karolinska University Hospital is a leading academic medical center in Sweden, renowned for its commitment to advanced healthcare research and innovative clinical practices. As a key sponsor of clinical trials, the hospital leverages its extensive expertise in medical research and collaboration with Karolinska Institutet, one of the world's foremost medical universities. The institution is dedicated to enhancing patient care through rigorous scientific investigation, focusing on a wide range of therapeutic areas. With a multidisciplinary approach and a strong emphasis on translational medicine, Karolinska University Hospital aims to bridge the gap between laboratory findings and clinical application, ultimately striving to improve health outcomes and advance medical knowledge.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Stockholm, , Sweden
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Annika Bergquist, PhD
Study Chair
Gastro Center Karolinska Institute
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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