Prospective Evaluation of the Carbon Footprint and Clinical Utility of Intestinal Bowel Ultrasound Compared to Colonoscopy and Enterography in Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease
| Registry | NCT07431983 |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Study type | Observational |
| Enrollment | 200 (Estimated) |
| Sponsor | Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, India (Other) |
| Conditions | Ulcerative Colitis (UC), Crohns Disease |
| Dates | start 2026-03-01, primary completion 2026-12-01 (estimated), completion 2026-12-01 (estimated), first posted 2026-02-25, last updated 2026-05-12 |
| Locations | 2 sites in India |
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Healthcare contributes approximately 4.4% of global GHG emissions, with diagnostic imaging and endoscopic services being substantial contributors. Colonoscopy and cross-sectional imaging modalities, though indispensable, are associated with high carbon emissions due to electricity use, waste, sterilisation, and transportation. IBUS, a non-invasive, real-time diagnostic modality, is increasingly validated for disease activity assessment in both UC and CD.
Healthcare contributes approximately 4.4% of global GHG emissions, with diagnostic imaging and endoscopic services being substantial contributors. Colonoscopy and cross-sectional imaging modalities, though indispensable, are associated with high carbon emissions due to electricity use, waste, sterilisation, and transportation. IBUS, a non-invasive, real-time diagnostic modality, is increasingly validated for disease activity assessment in both UC and CD. Its low energy footprint and portability make it a potential frontline tool for sustainable IBD follow-up. This study aims to quantify and compare the environmental impact and diagnostic value of IBUS versus conventional imaging strategies in real-world clinical care.
| Arm | Type | Interventions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulcerative colitis | carbon footprint and clinical usefulness of Intestinal Bowel Ultrasound (IBUS) with standard imaging colonoscopy in patients with Ulcerative Colitis Colonoscopy+ IBUS | ||
| Crohns disease | carbon footprint and clinical usefulness of Intestinal Bowel Ultrasound (IBUS) with standard imaging CT/MRI enterography in patients with Crohn's Disease CT/MRI enterography+ IBUS |
Sex: All, ages: 18 Years to 80 Years
All consecutive patients undergoing endoscopy procedures with consent for procedures, during the study period will be included
| Facility | City | Country | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIG Hospitals | Hyderabad, Telangana | India | Recruiting |
| AIG Hospitals | Hyderabad, Telangana | India | Recruiting |