Are You Planning a Colonoscopy?
Consider participating in a clinical study to help us validate the C-Scan® System!
Check-Cap has developed the C-Scan® System to help fight colorectal cancer. It is a patient-friendly preparation-free test designed to detect precancerous polyps to help with early intervention and cancer prevention.
C-Scan® is not available for sale or clinical use in the U.S. or any other jurisdiction.
Approximately one out of four adults over the age of 50 present with benign polyps that have the potential to turn into cancer over time. [1]
Detection and removal of pre-cancerous polyps can help prevent Colorectal Cancer (CRC), the third most prevalent cancer type in the world.[2]
[1] Corley, Douglas A et al. Clin. Gastro. And Hep. The official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association vol. 11,2 (2013): 172-80. doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2012.09.010
[2] World Health Organization GLOBOCAN database. Estimated incidence and mortality in 2020. Accessed in January 2022
How Does C-Scan® Work?
Once the ingestible capsule C-Scan® Cap is swallowed, it travels naturally along the gastrointestinal tract while scanning the inner lining of the colon by emitting low doses of X-rays. C-Scan® Cap actively communicates with the second element of the system, the C-Scan® Track adhesively taped to the lower back, which records and stores the scanning data. During the test, a small amount of contrast material (Iodine) and dietary fiber pills are taken 3 times a day. The contrast material enables the C-Scan® System to differentiate between colon wall surface and colon contents. When the screening procedure is over, C-Scan® Cap will be excreted naturally, the patient is notified, and the scanning data is analysed using our proprietary software, C-Scan® View.
C-Scan® is not available for sale or clinical use in the U.S. or any other jurisdiction
Who we’re looking for
We are currently seeking participants who are:
- Healthy adults aged 50 to 75 years old at the time of enrolment
- Planning a standard screening optical colonoscopy within 60 days
- Willing to provide basic medical information
- Of average risk for Colorectal Cancer (CRC), with no Gastrointestinal symptoms and no personal or family history of CR
- The clinical study is taking place at multiple medical centers in the US to evaluate the efficacy and safety of C-Scan® System to detect pre-cancerous polyps
- No bowel prep prior to capsule ingestion is required.
- Participants will be asked to ingest iodine contrast fluid and fiber pills starting 48 hours prior to swallowing the C-Scan® Cap and up to its natural excretion.
- A standard of care optical colonoscopy will be performed within 60 days of the C-Scan® Cap ingestion.
- The C-Scan® data will be compared to the colonoscopy procedure to evaluate the C-Scan® System’s efficacy of detecting pre-canorous polyps.
The Process
First Visit
Meet the research team at a participating medical center near you to ensure your suitability for the study
Second Visit
C-Scan procedure start
Colonoscopy
Undergo your already planned colonoscopy
Receive our Appreciation
You will receive a stipend for participating