Status:

COMPLETED

Safety and Efficacy of CO2 for Endoscopy

Lead Sponsor:

Warren Bishop

Conditions:

Endoscopy

Insufflation

Eligibility:

All Genders

6-21 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Hypothesis: Carbon dioxide gas use for endoscopic insufflation is safe and results in less abdominal distension and discomfort; it is equally effective as air in pediatric patients undergoing endosco...

Detailed Description

STUDY DESIGN: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Controlled Trial We intend to enroll 250 patients aged between 6 months and 21 years in a randomized, double-blind study comparing the use of a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Pediatric gastroenterology patients aged 6 months through 21 years undergoing endoscopic procedures in the Stead Family Children's Hospital (SFCH) Lower Level 2 procedure room or the operating room in the SFCH who willingly consent/ascent to the study. These procedures will range from Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Colonoscopy, and those having both Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and Colonoscopy.

Exclusion

  • Non English speaking families who require the services of a translator Children outside the stipulated age range of study. Children in foster care homes or wards of the court. Children and parents who do not willingly consent to the study Children with history of bronchopulmonary dysplasia or other chronic respiratory compromise.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 27 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 9 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

180 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03287687

Start Date

November 27 2017

End Date

April 9 2019

Last Update

January 19 2022

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University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52242