Clinical Evaluation of Water Immersion Colonoscopy Insertion Technique

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Colonoscopy, Digestive System, Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Disease

In brief

Recent studies indicate that infusing 300 milliliters of water (in lieu of air) into the rectum and left colon through the colonoscope as it is being inserted during a colonoscopy examination can allow easier endoscope advancement. This method may prevent stretching of the colon, and ultimately reduce pain induced during colonoscopy. Improvements in patient comfort and cooperation, may increase the efficiency and success rate of complete colonoscopy. The purpose of the study is to test the efficacy of the water immersion technique in patients colonoscopy.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00671177

Run by

VA Palo Alto Health Care System

People needed

229

Starts

2007-09-01

Expected to finish

2008-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-05-01

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• presentation for colonoscopy
• male
• age 18 or older

You may not qualify if…

• women
• known inflammatory bowel disease
• presentation for emergency colonoscopy
• history of partial colectomy
• chronic narcotic or benzodiazepine use

Where it is running

• VA Palo Alto Health Care System — Palo Alto, California, United States

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