Safety, Efficacy, and Tolerance of Pico-Salax for Colon Cleansing Prior to Colonoscopy in an Elderly Population

This study aims to further define the appropriate population for Pico-Salax, a purgative used prior to colonoscopy. Patients over the age of 70 years with normal renal function scheduled for colonoscopy will receive Pico-Salax and have pre and post preparation bloodwork and electrocardiograms (ECGs).

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Key information

Conditions

Colon Cleansing

Age range

70 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

>70 years

Exclusion criteria

renal dysfunction
congestive heart failure
ileus

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

serum electrolyte changes pre and post preparation

Time frame: 2 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Queen's University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2011
First posted: May 21, 2009
Registry last updated: Apr 3, 2024

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