CompletedNot Applicable

Efficacy and Safety of Lactulose for Bowel Preparation in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

China140 participantsStarted 2023-03-28

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of lactulose in bowel preparation in IBD patients. The main question it aims to answer is: Does lactulose have better efficacy, safety and tolerability than 3L-PEG? Participants will be divided into PEG group or Lactulose group at a 1:1 ratio by a random number method. Each patient will get a leaflet provided by hospital introducing bowel preparation methods and diet restriction before bowel preparation. They will have bowel preparation with different drugs according to group. The grade of bowel cleansing will be assessed through the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS). The tolerability, satisfaction and safety of the two bowel preparation methods will be assessed through the patients self-administered questionnaires.

Who can participate

Age range

16 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * All patients with confirmed IBD or suspected IBD for at least 3 months, aged between 16-75 years and requiring a colonoscopy are invited to participate in our study. The diagnosis of IBD is based on recognized standards, including clinical symptoms, endoscopy, radiology, pathology and surgical history. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients are excluded if they (1) are clinical active UC and CD, (2) are known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, bowel perforation, toxic colitis or megacolon, recent or active gastrointestinal bleeding, (3) are congestive heart failure, severe renal failure, (4) are severe dehydration or electrolyte disturbances, (5) are pregnant, (6) are allergic to PEG or Lactulose, (7) are diabetics, (8) are lactose or galactose intolerance, (9) refuse to participate in this 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?

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.

What they're measuring

effective preparation rate

Timeframe: 5 minutes before the colonoscopy ends

incidence of adverse events

Timeframe: 2 hours after having bowel preparation

taste score evaluated by patients

Timeframe: 2 hours after having bowel preparation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05878639

SponsorSecond Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-07-01

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