The Effect of Sham Feeding on Small Bowel Transit Time in Patients Undergoing Capsule Endoscopy (NCT02353208) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Sham Feeding on Small Bowel Transit Time in Patients Undergoing Capsule Endoscopy
Canada122 participantsStarted 2015-01
Plain-language summary
Capsule endoscopy is a non-invasive way to examine the small bowel, but its yield is limited by the battery life. In 20% of cases, the recording stops before the entire length of small bowel is examined. Capsule transit speed is dependent on bowel motility. When we eat, the brain sends signal to the bowel to speed up motility. In this study the investigators wish to determine if chewing bacon (sham feeding) can trick the brain to speed up bowel motility and improve the rate of complete small bowel examination.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Out-patients, 19 years or older referred to St. Paul's Hospital for capsule endoscopy
Exclusion Criteria:
* In-patients will be excluded
* Patients who have been taking taken medications that affect your bowel movement in the five days prior to the procedure
* Patients who are vegetarian or have dietary restrictions that do not allow bacon/pork products.
* Patients, who have proven or suspected obstruction of the bowel.
* Patients, who have had prior small bowel and/or stomach surgery.
* Patients who have a known and/or have a history suggestive of a swallowing disorder
* Patients with complicated diabetes diabetes with associated complications (bleeding in eyes, kidney disease, or numbness/tingling in hands/feet)
* Patient who have thyroid problem that is not being treated (for example, hypothyroid but not taking supplement)
* Patients who are pregnant, prisoners or an institutionalized individuals
* Patients whose capsule camera is placed using a traditional scope (instead of swallowing the capsule camera)
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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