๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether testing of stool for a panel of markers will enable us to detect polyps and cancer compared to standard testing.
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๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of stage I, II or III adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum
* Receipt of preoperative colonoscopy
* Receipt of bowel resection; use of adjuvant chemotherapy or radiation therapy as clinically indicated
Exclusion Criteria:
* Stage IV colorectal cancer
* Surgical treatment with subtotal colectomy or total proctocolectomy
* Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease)
* Diagnosis of polyposis syndrome including Lynch syndrome or familial polyposis
* Presence of advanced adenomas (1 cm or larger, villous features and/or high grade dysplasia) that were not removed at the preoperative colonoscopy or contained in the resection specimen.
* Inability to provide informed consent
* Inability to understand spoken and written English
* Medical comorbidities that would be contraindications to sedation or that would preclude any benefit of routine surveillance post-resection. These would be at the discretion of the participant's providers.
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cleveland, United States
๐ค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ always decide together with your own doctor.