The aim of this prospective study is to determine prevalence and characteristics of small intestinal mucosal abnormalities in 40 patients with systemic sclerosis, using capsule endoscopy. The investigators' findings may improve management of small intestinal involvement in patients with systemic sclerosis.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
50
Endoscopic capsule
CHU-Rouen
Rouen, Rouen, France
Prevalence and characteristics of small intestinal mucosal involvement in 40 patients with systemic sclerosis
Time frame: 1 year
- to assess a correlation between the presence of small intestinal mucosal abnormalities and digestive symptoms
Time frame: 1 year
to assess a correlation between small intestinal mucosal abnormalities and nutritional status
Time frame: 1 year
to assess a correlatio between small intestinal mucosal abnormalities and extra-intestinal manifestations of systemic sclerosis
Time frame: 1 year
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