Yoga and Bolus Lukewarm Saline as Rapid Colonoscopy Preparation

Completed · Phase 1/Phase 2

Conditions studied: Colonic Neoplasms

In brief

A quality colonoscopy examination remains as the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening, but effective large bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy is still not achieved in all cases that undergo the procedure. Currently, the most widely used cleansing methods employ balanced electrolyte-polyethylene glycol (PEG) solutions. However, a very large volume of PEG solution is required for it to be effective, and many patients refuse to drink a sufficient amount due to non-palatability. In this study, the investigators compare a novel colon preparation method--bolus lukewarm saline with yoga exercise--with a PEG based solution (HalfLytely) for large bowel cleansing.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01547130

Run by

Arya, Vijaypal, M.D., P.C.

People needed

133

Starts

2008-05-01

Expected to finish

2011-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-03-04

Who can join

Age: 21 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patient scheduled to undergo elective complete colonoscopy as an outpatient.
• Aged 18 or older.
• The patient gives written informed consent and can understand the information given.
• The patient can participate in the study only once.

You may not qualify if…

• Sodium chloride sensitivity.
• Limitation to exercise.
• Earlier resection of the large bowel or rectum.
• Known active colitis.
• Ileus or gastrointestinal obstruction.

Where it is running

• Vikalp Inc. — Middle Village, New York, United States

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