ISFIYA, Israel, Feb. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Check-Cap Ltd. (the "Company" or "Check-Cap") (NASDAQ: CHEK) (NASDAQ: CHEKW), (NASDAQ: CHEKZ), a clinical-stage medical diagnostics company advancing the development of C-Scan®, the first and only preparation-free capsule based screening method for the prevention of colorectal cancer through the detection of precancerous polyps, today announced it has received Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval from New York University School of Medicine to initiate a U.S. pilot study of the C-Scan® system.
"We are excited to receive IRB approval as this important milestone enables Check-Cap to bring the C-Scan® system into the clinic in the U.S.," said Alex Ovadia, chief executive officer of Check-Cap. "Following the CE Mark clearance and approval to initiate commercial sales of the C-Scan® system in Israel last year, IRB approval is a critical step towards developing clear paths to commercialization in major markets worldwide. We look forward to the initiation of the pilot study evaluating our patient-friendly screening method for colorectal cancer as we aim to increase screening adherence and ultimately decrease the overall incidence for this highly-preventable disease."
The U.S. pilot study (NCT03735407) will be a single-arm study enrolling up to 45 subjects considered to be of average risk for polyps and colon cancer. The study will evaluate the safety, usability, and subject compliance of the C-Scan® system. The study will be conducted at New York University School of Medicine.
About Colorectal Cancer
It is estimated that in 2018, there were approximately 881,000 deaths and more than 1.8 million new cases of colorectal cancer (CRC) worldwide. CRC typically begins as precancerous polyps or abnormal growths in the colon or rectum, which can be present for up to 10 years before developing into invasive cancer. As a result, screening for precancerous polyps is the most direct method for CRC prevention. Despite evidence that standard screening can prevent CRC, adherence remains low due to the required bowel preparation, invasiveness, and in some communities, limited access.
About Check-Cap
Check-Cap is advancing the development of C-Scan®, the first and only preparation-free ingestible scanning capsule for the prevention of colorectal cancer (CRC) through the detection of precancerous polyps. The patient-friendly test has the potential to increase screening adherence and reduce the overall incidence of CRC. The C-Scan® system utilizes an ultra-low dose X-ray capsule, an integrated positioning, control, and recording system, as well as proprietary software to generate a 3D map of the inner lining of the colon. C-Scan® is non-invasive and requires no preparation or sedation, allowing the patient to continue their daily routine with no interruption as the capsule is propelled through the gastrointestinal tract by natural motility.
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