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NCT Number: NCT00885274

A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Two Timing Regimens of Pico-salax for Colon Cleansing Prior to Colonoscopy

Pico-Salax is an osmotic and stimulant bowel cleansing agent used prior to colonoscopy. It is unknown whether splitting the doses (i.e. taking the second dose the morning of the colonoscopy) results in a better bowel cleansing, as research with other agents suggests this may be the case. This study aims to assess whether splitting the dose of Pico-Salax results in a better bowel cleansing than traditional dosing.

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Key information

Conditions

Colonoscopy

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

Hotel Dieu Hospital

Kingston, Ontario, K7L 5G2, Canada

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • colonoscopy indicated

Exclusion criteria

  • congestive heart failure
  • ascites
  • renal failure
  • hyponatremia
  • previous intestinal surgery

Treatment and study plan

Pico-Salax

Drug

Both doses of Pico-Salax taken the evening prior to colonoscopy

Split Dose Pico-Salax

Drug

One dose of Pico-Salax taken the evening prior to colonoscopy and the other the morning of the procedure.

Primary outcomes

  1. bowel cleansing assessed by the Ottawa Bowel Preparation Scale

    Time frame: day of colonoscopy

Secondary outcomes

  1. patient tolerance of preparation

    Time frame: day of colonoscopy

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Queen's University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Two Timing Regimens of Pico-salax for Colon Cleansing Prior to Colonoscopy.

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Apr 21, 2009
Registry last updated
Aug 31, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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