Pilot Study for Imaging the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Using a Retro-TCE Capsule
The investigators have developed an inexpensive tool to take pictures in the lower GI tract without sedation and to look for signs of disease. The tool is a capsule, about the size of a fish oil or multi-vitamin supplement, attached to a string. The capsule and string are connected to a motor to allow the capsule to advance up the participant's lower GI tract. The capsule will be inserted into the participant's lower GI tract and advance upward via a slow spiral motion. The capsule is connected to an imaging system that saves and displays the images in real time.
• Are 18 years of age or older.
• Are healthy or with a confirmed diagnosis of Lynch Syndrome
• Are capable of giving informed consent.
• Are able to follow bowel prep instructions
• Had a colonoscopy 0-24 months prior that did not show any abnormalities or individuals who report no gastrointestinal symptoms and no knowledge of any lower GI tract disease or abnormality and volunteer through Rally.