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NCT Number: NCT00671177

Clinical Evaluation of Water Immersion Colonoscopy Insertion Technique

Recent studies indicate that infusing 300 milliliters of water (in lieu of air) into the rectum and left colon through the colonoscope as it is being inserted during a colonoscopy examination can allow easier endoscope advancement. This method may prevent stretching of the colon, and ultimately reduce pain induced during colonoscopy. Improvements in patient comfort and cooperation, may increase the efficiency and success rate of complete colonoscopy. The purpose of the study is to test the efficacy of the water immersion technique in patients colonoscopy.

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Key information

Conditions

Colonoscopy Digestive System Digestive System Diseases Endoscopy Gastrointestinal Disease Gastrointestinal Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

VA Palo Alto Health Care System

Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • presentation for colonoscopy
  • male
  • age 18 or older

Exclusion criteria

  • women
  • known inflammatory bowel disease
  • presentation for emergency colonoscopy
  • history of partial colectomy
  • chronic narcotic or benzodiazepine use

Treatment and study plan

water immersion colonoscopy

Procedure

instillation of 300cc of water in the rectum

standard air colonoscopy

Procedure

air instillation in colon for visualization

Primary outcomes

  1. Colonoscopy Success With Minimal Sedation

    Time frame: At the time of the procedure

Secondary outcomes

  1. Time to Cecum

    Time frame: At the time of the procedure

  2. Patient Satisfaction

    Time frame: At the time of the procedure

    Patient satisfaction was measured on a scale of 1 (best) to 7 (worst).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

VA Palo Alto Health Care System

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
May 5, 2008
Registry last updated
May 1, 2017

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