Small Bowel Cleansing Prior to Video Capsule Endoscopy Examination

Queen's University198 enrolled

Overview

There remains debate regarding whether small bowel cleansing is required prior to video capsule endoscopy, and if so, which method is best. This study prospectively tests cleansing with no preparation, preparation with picosalax, and preparation with polyethylene glycol.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

198

Conditions

Endoscopy

Interventions

Clear fluidsDRUG

Clear fluids only after lunch.

PicosalaxDRUG

Two sachets the evening prior to Video Capsule Endoscopy (VCE).

Polyethylene glycolDRUG

Two (2) litres the evening prior to Video Capsule Endoscopy (VCE).

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * patients undergoing VCE. Exclusion Criteria: * bowel obstruction or ileus; * known stricture or fistula; * previous small bowel surgery; * severe gastroparesis or motility disorder * renal impairment (serum creatinine over normal range within three months of study); * congestive heart failure; * cirrhosis; * implanted cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator or other electromedical device; * pregnancy.

Locations (1)

Hotel Dieu Hospital

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

small bowel cleansing

Time frame: during exam

Secondary Outcomes

yield of Video Capsule Endoscopy (VCE) in iron deficiency

Time frame: during study

tolerance of preparation

Time frame: during preparation

effect of preparation on blood chemistry

Time frame: 24 hours after ingestion

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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