Sound waves vs. scope: a gentler way to spot pouch inflammation?
NCT ID NCT06316999
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether intestinal ultrasound can accurately detect pouchitis—inflammation of the internal pouch created after ulcerative colitis surgery. Adults who have had this surgery will receive an ultrasound, and the results will be compared to the standard pouchoscopy with biopsy. If ultrasound proves reliable, it could offer a less invasive way to monitor pouch health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Intestinal ultrasound (a non-invasive imaging test using sound waves to look at the pouch)
- What this could lead to
- If accurate, this could offer a non-invasive, radiation-free alternative to pouchoscopy for monitoring pouch health after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, and ultrasound may not be as precise as the current gold standard. It may not replace biopsy-based diagnosis.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for POUCHITIS are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can a stool transplant calm an inflamed pouch?
- Can we predict how kids with IBD will respond to treatment?
- Can switching IBD meds heal the gut when symptoms are quiet?
- Can a milk sugar tame IBD symptoms?
- Could an extra flu shot shield vulnerable kids?
- Can a common antibiotic stop pouchitis from coming back?