"Light" Versus "Deep" Bispectral Index (BIS) Guided Sedation for Colonoscopy (NCT01457274) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
"Light" Versus "Deep" Bispectral Index (BIS) Guided Sedation for Colonoscopy
Australia200 participantsStarted 2011-09
Plain-language summary
In this trial, patients undergoing elective colonoscopy under sedation will be randomised to BIS-guided sedation targeting either "light" (bispectral index \[BIS\] 70-80) or "deep" (BIS\<60) sedation. Sedation will be achieved with a standardised regimen of target-controlled infusion of propofol and fentanyl bolus. The primary end point will be the incidence of procedure recall in each group - this will be assessed at the conclusion of the procedure. The procedural conditions, cardio-respiratory complications and recovery including cognitive function will be assessed during and immediately after the procedure. The incidence of dreaming and patient satisfaction with anaesthesia care will be recorded immediately after the procedure. The study will be complete when the patient leaves the hospital on the day of the procedure.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Plan for elective outpatient colonoscopy under sedation
* Able and willing to provide written informed consent for study entry and completion of all study related procedures
* American Society of Anesthesiologists' (ASA) physical status grade 1-3
Exclusion Criteria:
* Colonoscopy and gastroscopy booked as joint procedures
* Colonoscopy on emergency patients and/or inpatients
* Inadequate English comprehension (verbal and written to understand the Participant Information and Consent Form)
* Intellectual or psychiatric disability that prevents consent to and comprehension of study procedures
* Significant cognitive impairment that prevents independent conduct of activities of daily living or results in 3rd party procedural consent being obtained
* ASA physical status grade 4-5
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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.