Gluteal Squeeze for Left Colon Distension

Indiana University89 enrolled

Overview

Good distension of the colon during colonoscopy is essential to detect polyps. Gas sometimes escapes the colon through the anus resulting in compromised distension. Pressure on gluteal muscles when the colonoscope tip is in the left colon might help preventing this and thus increase visibility. No previous study looked at this.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SCREENING

Masking

QUADRUPLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Colorectal Neoplasms

Interventions

Gluteal squeezeOTHER

During procedure, the doctor performing colonoscopy will ask for gluteal pressure. The technician will perform the maneuver, but the doctor will be blinded as the arms of the technician along with the patients behind are covered by a towel.

No squeezeOTHER

During procedure, the doctor performing colonoscopy will ask for gluteal pressure. The technician will not perform the maneuver, but the doctor will be blinded as the arms of the technician along with the patients behind are covered by a towel.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age greater than or equal to 40 years 2. Scheduled colonoscopy Exclusion Criteria: 1. Inflammatory bowel disease 2. History of colorectal cancer or colon resection 3. Any colorectal cancer syndromes (FAP, HNPCC, SPS) 4. Patient with poor bowel preparation identified during insertion

Locations (2)

IU Health University Hospital

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Spring Mill Medical Center

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States