Assessment of Colonic Epithelial Integrity With Mucosal Impedance

During routine colonoscopy, consented study participants will have a MI catheter sensor positioned along the mucosal wall to measure resistance across the mucosa. The physician will take measurements in each segment of the colon, including segments that appear inflamed and normal adjacent areas (up to 10 locations). To obtain a stable reading, the sensor must remain in contact with the mucosa for five seconds. The study procedure will add approximately 1-2 minutes of anesthesia time for each participant. Basic demographic information, prior IBD treatments, and prior colonoscopic data will be collected from the medical record following the procedure for those patients who consent to research.