Status:

COMPLETED

A Trial Comparing Propofol to Midazolam Plus Meperidine Sedation for Outpatient Colonoscopy

Lead Sponsor:

University of Alberta

Conditions:

Sedation

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

-to determine if propofol sedation leads to shorter recovery times compared to traditional sedation using midazolam plus meperidine

Detailed Description

Colonoscopy is an important diagnostic and therapeutic procedure. It is an invasive procedure, not well tolerated by most patients if performed without sedation. There is considerable variability in t...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • outpatient colonoscopy

Exclusion

  • allergy to propofol , midazolam, meperidine, eggs or soybean
  • history of colonic resection
  • inability to understand spoken/written English
  • dementia
  • pregnancy
  • unwillingness to participate in the study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2006

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

92 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00848861

Start Date

February 1 2006

End Date

June 1 2006

Last Update

February 20 2009

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University of Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada