Ultrasound could replace scopes for Crohn's monitoring
NCT ID NCT07539727
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 420 adults with Crohn's disease who are in deep remission to see if a non-invasive intestinal ultrasound can predict when symptoms will return. Participants get regular ultrasounds over 18 months, and researchers compare those who relapse to those who don't. The goal is to find a safer, cheaper alternative to repeated colonoscopies for long-term monitoring.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a non-invasive, low-cost way to monitor Crohn's disease and predict flare-ups, reducing the need for frequent endoscopies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may show that ultrasound is not accurate enough to replace endoscopy, or results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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NanFang Hospital of Southern Medical University
RECRUITINGGuangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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