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NCT Number: NCT03279705

The efficacy of the Integrated Water Jet Channel Colonoscopy in Water Exchange Method

This prospective randomized controlled trial compared integrated water jet channel colonoscopy with traditional accessory channel colonoscopy in cecal insertion time among patients undergoing WE method colonoscopy.

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Key information

Conditions

Colonoscopy Colon Disease Colonic Diseases Digestive System Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Intestinal Diseases

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation

Taipei, 62247, Taiwan

About this study

When the WE method colonoscopy were done with the accessory channel for both infusing and suctioning of water. The water had to be suctioned or infused alternatively and increaed the insertion time.

With the new designed endoscopy that integrated a separate water jet channel for infusing water, infusing and suctioning of water can be done at the same time. Besides, water jet pumping system could provide a powerful jet to help us open the collapse lumen and keep an appropriate distance between the mucosa and the lens, thus preventing loss of visualization. It will help the colonoscopist to find the way during insertion.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Underwent fully sedative colonoscopy with WE method in the outpatient department

Exclusion criteria

  • Age < 18 years old or > 80 years old
  • Without standard colon preparation
  • Allergy to meperidine or propofol
  • With a history of partial colectomy
  • Refusal to provide written informed consent.

Treatment and study plan

Water jet channel

Device

The separate water jet channel was used for infusing water.

Accessory channel

Device

The accessory channel was used for infusing and/or suctioning water

Primary outcomes

  1. cecal insertion time

    Time frame: 2 hours

    Cecal insertion time was defined as the time from insertion into the rectum to the time when the colonoscope tip passed to a point proximal to the ileocecal valve so that the base of cecum was visible.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Chih-wei Tseng

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Sep 12, 2017
Registry last updated
Oct 29, 2019

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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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