Status:
COMPLETED
Adenoma Detection Rate With Position Change at Colonoscopy
Lead Sponsor:
London North West Healthcare NHS Trust
Conditions:
Polyps
Eligibility:
All Genders
50-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The hypothesis to be tested is that position changes during the withdrawal phase of colonoscopy leads to a higher adenoma (polyp) detection rate because of better distension of the colon. Since adenom...
Detailed Description
Colorectal cancer is the second commonest cause of cancer death. In a majority of cases it is preceded by a precancerous lesion called an adenoma (commonly known as polyp). Detection and removal of ad...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients referred ot colonoscopy, age between 50 - 70 years
Exclusion
- Patients with colorectal cancer, previous colonic surgery, active colitis and musculoskeletal problems Patients may also be excluded after the first insertion, if painful, routine care will proceed
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
130 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00234650
Start Date
October 1 2005
End Date
September 1 2007
Last Update
April 2 2009
Active Locations (1)
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North West London NHS Trust
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom, HA1 3UJ