Right or Left for Colonoscopy?

Colonoscopy is technically challenging. Conventionally, colonoscopy begins with patients positioned in the left lateral position. However, few published studies have explored alternatives and there is consequently little evidence to support left lateral starting position over alternatives.

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Key information

Conditions

Colonoscopy

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

We aim to perform a randomised controlled trial of right versus left lateral starting position for colonoscopy. Primary outcome: time to caecum. Secondary outcomes: patient comfort; volume of sedation used.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

above 18 years of age,
informed consent,
routine or urgent procedures

Exclusion criteria

emergency colonoscopy,
scheduled intubation therapy

Treatment and study plan

starting position in colonoscopy

Procedure

Primary outcomes

time to caecum (insertion time from rectum to caecum)

Time frame: 30 minutes

insertion time from rectum to caecum

Secondary outcomes

patient comfort (visual analogue score)

Time frame: 5 minutes

patient comfort by visual analogue score

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Does Right Rather Than Left Starting Position Lead to Quicker Completion of COLonoscopy?

Acronym: ROLCOL

Important dates

Study start: 2014
Primary completion: 2014
Study completion: 2014
First posted: Dec 3, 2014
Registry last updated: Dec 3, 2014

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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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