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Colitis Patterns in Patients With Lower GI Symptoms

Egypt100 participantsStarted 2026-05-01

Plain-language summary

This cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the patterns of colitis among patients presenting with lower gastrointestinal symptoms undergoing colonoscopy at Sohag University Hospitals. It focuses on identifying the most common etiologies and their endoscopic findings. The study also assesses the demographic and clinical characteristics associated with different types of colitis. The findings are expected to improve diagnostic accuracy and guide appropriate management of patients.

Who can participate

Age range13 Years

SexALL

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Exclusion criteria

✕. The patients who turned out to have malignant findings on endoscopy.
✕. Patients with incomplete colonoscopy (e.g., failure to reach cecum).
✕. Patients with poor bowel preparation affecting visualization.
✕. Patients with established IBD diagnosis on follow-up, or recently diagnosed as colorectal cancer.
✕. Patients with recent antibiotics use (within 4 weeks).
✕. Patients unfit for colonoscopy or with a contraindication to biopsy.
✕. Patients with previous colorectal surgery (e.g., colonic resection).

What they're measuring

Pattern of Colitis Detected by Colonoscopy

Timeframe: At the time of colonoscopy (single assessment)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07515365

SponsorSohag University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2027-04-30

Contact for this trial

Aya AA Mohammed, MBBCh

01094163351 Aya.Abdellatif@med.sohag.edu.eg

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