Safety and Efficacy of Carbon Dioxide Insufflation During Colonoscopy With Consecutive Esophagoga… (NCT01450202) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Safety and Efficacy of Carbon Dioxide Insufflation During Colonoscopy With Consecutive Esophagogastroduodenoscopy in Reduction of Abdominal Pain in Sedated Outpatients
South Korea100 participantsStarted 2011-11
Plain-language summary
Compared with performing each procedure individually, performing two combined procedures such as colonoscopy consecutive Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) cause more bowel gases, abdominal distension and post-procedure pain because of longer procedure time related to more bowel insufflated gas than one procedure. To the best of the investigators knowledge, there has been no randomized controlled trial of CO2 versus air for insufflations during combined two procedures, colonoscopy with consecutive EGD. And there are a few well randomized trials concerned CO2 insufflation in patients receiving sedation during colonoscopy.
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of CO2 in reducing post-procedural abdominal pain and distension during colonoscopy consecutive EGD and to confirm the safety of CO2 insufflation when it is used during procedure in sedated outpatients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* outpatients between the ages of 18 and 70 years who are scheduled for colonoscopy with consecutive EGD
Exclusion Criteria:
* age \< 18 or \> 70 years
* pregnancy
* breast feeding
* chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD)
* known CO2 retention and refusal to participate in the study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.