Status:
COMPLETED
A Trial Comparing Breakfast Versus no Breakfast Prior to Colonoscopy
Lead Sponsor:
Queen's University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Hotel Dieu Hospital
Conditions:
Clinically Indicated Colonoscopy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
In addition to bowel cleansing agents, the current practice of bowel preparation for colonoscopy involves a low residue diet 48 hours prior to and a clear fluid diet the day before the procedure. This...
Detailed Description
Colon cleansing prior to colonoscopy is essential for an adequate examination. Research has shown that preparation prior to colonoscopy remains one of the biggest deterrents for patients considering c...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients for whom a GI physician has ordered a colonoscopy will be approached for inclusion in the trial
Exclusion
- ileus or bowel obstruction -significant constipation (\<3 spontaneous bowel movements/day)- previous colorectal surgery
- ascites
- active inflammatory bowel disease
- pregnancy
- recent (\<6 months) myocardial infarction or unstable angina
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
496 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01454388
Start Date
January 1 2010
Last Update
December 17 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Hotel Dieu Hospital
Kingston, Ontario, Canada, K7L 5G2