Chronic Diarrhea Owing to Underlying Microscopic Colitis
Egypt116 participantsStarted 2024-01-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to search for accurate diagnoses for patients with chronic diarrhea and assess the prevalence of microscopic colitis. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer \[is/are\]:
Does microscopic colitis account for a significant portion of patients with chronic diarrhea?
Participants will subjected to:
* Routine laboratory examination.
* Colonoscopy: A total colonoscopy will be done with visualization of the terminal ileum. Biopsies will be taken from each segment of the colon and any abnormal appearing areas, the right-sided colon (cecum, ascending colon, and transverse colon), the left-sided colon (descending colon and sigmoid colon), and the rectum.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with chronic watery diarrhea
Exclusion Criteria:
* Infectious colitis.
* Inflammatory bowel diseases (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and indeterminate colitis).
* Systemic disease associated with chronic diarrhea, e.g. Diabetes mellitus and Thyroid disease.
* Drugs causing chronic diarrhea, e.g. antibiotics, antidepressants, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
* Chronic diarrhea of decreased digestion as in pancreatic insufficiency and bile acid deficiency.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Number of Participants with Chronic Diarrhea Diagnosed with Microscopic Colitis