Status:
COMPLETED
Cap-assisted Sigmoidoscopy - Influence on Pain, Duration and Rate of Success
Lead Sponsor:
Zealand University Hospital
Conditions:
Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the attachment of a transparent hood ("cap") on the sigmoidoscope. The investigators hypothesis is that this will reduce pain, reduce investigation time, an...
Detailed Description
The investigators randomize study subject to sigmoidoscopy +/- the attachment of the cap. Using a 100mm VAS scale the investigators record pain when the sigmoidoscopy reaches its intubation end-point...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- planned to undergo sigmoidoscopy
- informed consent
Exclusion
- use of iv medication for pain and/or anxiety immediately before the endoscopy
- lack of indication for a full sigmoidoscopy (eg just need to investigate the rectum)
- lack or improper administration of standard bowel preparation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
193 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02243930
Start Date
March 1 2014
End Date
July 1 2014
Last Update
September 18 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Surgical department, endoscopy unit, Koege Hospital, Denmark
Koege, Region Sjælland, Denmark, 4600