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A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Picosalax and Oral Sodium Phosphate for Colon Cleansing Prior to Colonoscopy


Phase 4
18 Years
N/A
Not Enrolling
Both
Colonoscopy

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Trial Information

A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Picosalax and Oral Sodium Phosphate for Colon Cleansing Prior to Colonoscopy


This is a randomized, investigator blinded clinical trial assessing the cleansing efficacy
(using the Ottawa Bowel Preparation scale) and tolerance of three bowel cleansing regimens,
two of which involve pico-salax.


Inclusion Criteria:



- Consecutive male and non-pregnant female patients

- ≥ 18 years old

- who require outpatient colonoscopy will be approached to consider participation in
the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

- ileus or bowel obstruction;

- previous colorectal surgery;

- renal impairment;

- pregnancy;

- recent (<6 months) myocardial infarction or unstable angina.

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Outcome Measure:

Ottawa Bowel Preparation scale

Outcome Time Frame:

At Colonoscopy.

Safety Issue:

No

Principal Investigator

Lawrence C Hookey, MD

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

Queen's University

Authority:

Canada: Health Canada

Study ID:

hookey picosalax

NCT ID:

NCT00410215

Start Date:

February 2006

Completion Date:

January 2008

Related Keywords:

  • Colonoscopy

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