Characterize Differences in Force Patterns Used by Different Endoscopists and Trainee Endoscopists

Completed

Conditions studied: Compare Performance of Colonoscopists

In brief

The study is to evaluate how doctors in training are different from very experienced doctors when using force to perform colonoscopy with a device that monitors the amount of force applied to the colonoscope during colonoscopy.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01029899

Run by

Artann Laboratories

People needed

153

Starts

2009-12-01

Expected to finish

2016-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-07-12

Who can join

Age: 30 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients undergoing diagnostic or screening colonoscopy ASA Class I or II
• All ethnic and racial groups will be included
• Able to comprehend, sign and date the written informed consent form (ICF)
• English is their primary language

You may not qualify if…

• Chronic pathology that in the opinion of the endoscopist could interfere with the colonoscopy. Examples include: colonic stricture, poor preparation, obstructing tumor
• Specific pathology that would limit the extent of examination
• ASA class 3 or greater
• Pregnancy
• Vulnerable subjects. Students, nursing home residents, institutionalized patients, and those with psychological or physical incapacity

Where it is running

• Mayo Clinic — Rochester, Minnesota, United States
• The University of Washington — Seattle, Washington, United States

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