Purpose of this Study
If you are in this study, you will fill out an online survey that takes about 30 to 40 minutes. The study team will also collect basic information about you, such as your age and background, along with results from your colonoscopy. This information will be saved in secure research databases. You can choose to give extra samples if you want. These may include a small blood sample taken before your colonoscopy, a stool sample you collect at home using a kit, and extra tissue from your medical procedure. The study team will also review your health records over time to see how you are doing.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
People can join this study if they are between 18 and 49 years old and are scheduled to have a colonoscopy at Duke. They must also be able to understand the study and agree to take part.
Age Range
18-49
Sex/Genders
Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
Yes
What is Involved?
Description
The purpose of this study is to help scientists learn why more young people are getting cancers of the digestive system. The study also hopes to find early warning signs in the stomach and intestines that may show when cancer could start. By learning this, researchers want to help doctors find these cancers sooner and help people stay healthier in the future.
Locations
Duke University Hospital
Duke Regional Hospital
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Visit Timing
Weekdays
Compensation
Yes
Spanish Materials Available
No
Study Details
Full Title
Young Onset Gastrointestinal Cancer Initiative
Principal Investigator
Meira
Epplein
Protocol Number
PRO00118177
NCT ID
NA
Phase
N/A
Enrollment Status
Open to Enrollment