Could a pill camera replace the colonoscopy for lynch syndrome patients?
NCT ID NCT07445828
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a swallowable capsule camera (colon capsule endoscopy) can effectively screen for colorectal cancer in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that greatly increases cancer risk. Researchers will compare the capsule's ability to find polyps and other abnormalities against the standard colonoscopy in 78 participants. The goal is to see if this less invasive method is safe, accurate, and more comfortable for patients who need frequent surveillance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- colon capsule endoscopy (a swallowable camera device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a less invasive, more comfortable screening option for people with Lynch syndrome, potentially improving adherence to regular surveillance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (78 participants) comparing a new method to the standard. The capsule may miss some polyps, and bowel preparation is critical. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 78 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population consists of adults aged 18-60 years with genetically confirmed Lynch syndrome who are referred for guideline-based surveillance colonoscopy at Skåne University Hospital, Malmö. Eligible participants are identified by referring physicians at the endoscopy unit or gastroenterology outpatient clinic. Consecutive patients who meet the inclusion criteria and have no contraindications to colon capsule endoscopy or study participation are invited to enroll. Participants undergo both non-invasive colon capsule endoscopy and conventional colonoscopy according to the study protocol. Written informed consent is obtained by a study physician prior to any study-related procedures and documented in the medical record. Participation is voluntary, and participants may withdraw at any time without impact on future medical care. A total of 80 consecutive patients will be enrolled. The study evaluates the diagnostic performance and safety of colon capsule endoscopy as a first-line
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Genetically confirmed Lynch syndrome with a planned surveillance colonoscopy according to guideline-based recommendations * Age 18-60 years * Written informed consent obtained Exclusion Criteria: * Need for an translator * Known history of gastroparesis or intestinal pseudo-obstruction * Known or suspected stricture or stenosis of the gastrointestinal tract * Previous small bowel or colonic resection * Dysphagia or swallowing difficulties * Severe debilitating disease * Allergy or contraindication to any medications or products used in the study * Pregnancy or breastfeeding
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Conditions
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Skane University Hospital Malmö
Malmö, Skåne County, 20502, Sweden
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