Efficacy of screening using annual fecal immunochemical test alone versus combined with one-time colonoscopy in reducing colorectal cancer mortality: the Akita Japan population-based colonoscopy screening trial (Akita pop-colon trial)

ConclusionThis explanatory RCT evaluated the efficacy of colonoscopy screening by valid statistical inference based on randomization. Data on adverse events from this kind of screening are necessary when considering implementation of future screening programs.Trial registrationUMIN Clinical Trials Registry, number UMIN000001980.
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research