The goal of this study is to test which colonoscope works best in people who are above a certain body mass index. Currently, both pediatric and adult colonoscopes are accepted as standard treatments in colonoscopies. Endoscopist pick which one to use based on personal preference and what is available.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
244
Standard Colonoscopy with photo documentation and the recording of procedure timing.
Cleveland Clinic Weston
Weston, Florida, United States
Composite of reaching the cecum in less than 10 minutes without changing the scope type.
The outcome aims to measure the difficult colonoscope which is defined as either not reaching the cecum, needing more than 10 minutes, or the need to exchange to a different device.
Time frame: During Surgery
Cecal intubation rate (CIR)
The percentage of successful advancement of colonoscope to the cecum.
Time frame: During Surgery
Terminal ileum intubation rate (TIIR)
The percentage of successful advancement of colonoscope to the terminal ileum.
Time frame: During Surgery
Insertion time (IT)
Time from insertion to cecum.
Time frame: During Surgery
Withdrawal time
Time from terminal ileum picture or last cecal picture to rectal picture. Subtract 1 min per each intervention (polypectomy, cauterization...)
Time frame: During Surgery
Ancillary maneuvers used
Using ancillary maneuvers during colonoscopy (position change, pressure application, increase stiffness, etc...)
Time frame: During Surgery
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