CBM588 Reduces Colorectal Polyp Recurrence

Overview

The goal of this randomized crossover clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of Clostridium butyricum MIYAIRI 588 (CBM588) in reducing colorectal adenomatous polyp recurrence in adult patients with a history of colorectal polyps. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does CBM588 reduce the recurrence of colorectal adenomatous polyps? * Does CBM588 lead to a sustained decrease in polyp burden over time? Researchers will compare a group receiving CBM588 in the first year to a group receiving CBM588 in the second year (after a washout period) to determine whether CBM588 effectively lowers polyp recurrence rates and adenoma prevalence.

This randomized crossover clinical trial evaluates the effect of Clostridium butyricum MIYAIRI 588 (CBM588), a butyrate-producing probiotic, on colorectal adenomatous polyp recurrence. Participants who had undergone complete polypectomy were randomly assigned into two groups: * Group A: Received CBM588 for one year, followed by a washout period and no treatment in the second year. * Group B: Did not receive CBM588 in the first year but received it in the second year after a washout period. Annual colonoscopy assessments were conducted to evaluate polyp count, type, and location. The primary outcome measure is adenoma recurrence. This study was conducted at a tertiary medical center and received Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval (KMUHIRB-F(I)-20170010). All participants provided informed consent.

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