The goal of this randomized crossover clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of Clostridium butyricum MIYAIRI 588 (CBM588) in reducing colorectal adenomatous polyp recurrence in adult patients with a history of colorectal polyps.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does CBM588 reduce the recurrence of colorectal adenomatous polyps?
* Does CBM588 lead to a sustained decrease in polyp burden over time? Researchers will compare a group receiving CBM588 in the first year to a group receiving CBM588 in the second year (after a washout period) to determine whether CBM588 effectively lowers polyp recurrence rates and adenoma prevalence.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults with a history of colorectal adenomas that had been completely removed by endoscopic resection within the past three years, and who presented with recurrent colorectal polyps detected during surveillance colonoscopy
* Willingness to undergo follow-up colonoscopies at study intervals
* No antibiotic or probiotic use for at least three months before study entry
* Written informed consent obtained
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of colorectal cancer or other gastrointestinal malignancies
* Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease or familial adenomatous polyposis
* Use of antibiotics and other probiotics during the study period
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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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Colorectal polyp recurrence rate (%)
Timeframe: 1 year and 2.25 years after baseline colonoscopy