Colitis Patterns in Patients With Lower GI Symptoms

NCT07515365 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Egypt tracker

Sponsor

Sohag University

Phase

Observational

Started

2026-05-01

Last updated

2026-04-13

Condition(s) studied

Types of ColitisColonic InflammationLower Gastrointestinal Symptoms

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

No intervention ( observational study )No intervention

No intervention ( observational study ): No intervention ( observational study )

No intervention: No intervention

Study 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.

Eligibility

Sex

ALL

Min age

13 Years

Max age

—

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: * This study will include all patients with lower GI symptoms who underwent colonoscopy. Lower GI symptoms were defined as the presence of one or more of the following: chronic diarrhea (defined as symptoms persisting for ≥4 weeks), hematochezia, passage of mucus per rectum, tenesmus, lower abdominal pain, or change in bowel habits, including constipation, diarrhea, or alternating bowel patterns Exclusion Criteria: 1. The patients who turned out to have malignant findings on endoscopy. 2. Patients with incomplete colonoscopy (e.g., failure to reach cecum). 3. Patients with poor bowel preparation affecting visualization. 4. Patients with established IBD diagnosis on follow-up, or recently diagnosed as colorectal cancer. 5. Patients with recent antibiotics use (within 4 weeks). 6. Patients unfit for colonoscopy or with a contraindication to biopsy. 7. Patients with previous colorectal surgery (e.g., colonic resection).

Primary outcome measure(s)

Pattern of Colitis Detected by Colonoscopy — At the time of colonoscopy (single assessment)
Assessment of different patterns of colitis (ulcerative, microscopic, ischemic, nonspecific) among patients presenting with lower gastrointestinal symptoms undergoing colonoscopy.

Trial sites (1)

Facility	City	Region	Status
Sohag University Hospitals	Sohag	Egypt

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Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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