Prone Versus Left-sided Colonoscopy in Obese Patients

For obese patients, a randomized trial aimed at determining whether colonoscopy performance and patient comfort is improved if a patient is in the prone position (lay on their abdomen) versus the traditional left-sided position.

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Key information

Conditions

Obese Body Weight Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Dallas VA Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, 75216, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

BMI >30kg/m2
Elective Colonoscopy

Exclusion criteria

Patients with prior colonic resection, strictures, or known colonic or intra-abdominal malignancy.
Patients who are scheduled to have monitored or general anesthesia for their procedure.
Emergency colonoscopy
Inadequate preparation of the colon as assessed during colonoscopy

Treatment and study plan

Prone position

Other

Patients were asked to lay on their abdomen for their elective colonoscopy.

Standard Position

Other

The traditional left-lateral decubitus position

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Dallas VA Medical Center

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Registry information

Important dates

First posted: Jun 12, 2012
Registry last updated: Jun 12, 2012

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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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