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NCT Number: NCT00627211

Carbon Dioxide Versus Air Insufflation in Oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD)

Comparison on the effect on patient pain and discomfort by using CO2 instead of air for insufflation during gastroscopy.

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Key information

Conditions

Pain Behavior Health Behavior Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Patient Satisfaction Signs and Symptoms Treatment Adherence and Compliance

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

To achieve a satisfactory examination of the GI tract it needs to be distended during endoscopic procedures. After the examinations many patients complain of abdominal pain and discomfort. This pain has been substantially reduced by substituting room air with CO2 in both colonoscopies and ERCPs. The use of CO2 during colonoscopy has become routine practice at many endoscopy centers.

In our study we will test the hypothesis that abdominal pain after gastroscopies also can be reduced by substituting room air with CO2.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients scheduled for OGD at the outpatient clinic of Telemark Hospital

Exclusion criteria

  • Age <18
  • Inability to give an informed concent
  • Unsatisfactory norwegian language skills
  • Patients not willing to participate
  • COPD with dyspnoea NYHA 3-4

Treatment and study plan

CO2 insufflation

Procedure

From the CO2 rack through the endoscopy rack CO2 will be insufflated to visualize the mucosa during oesophagogastroduodenoscopy.

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain after OGD

    Time frame: 0-48 hours

Secondary outcomes

  1. Pain during OGD

    Time frame: 24 hours

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Norwegian Department of Health and Social Affairs

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

A Double-blinded, Randomized Trial Comparing Carbondioxide(CO2)and Air Insufflation in Oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy (OGD)

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2009
Study completion
2009
First posted
Feb 29, 2008
Registry last updated
Sep 15, 2017

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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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