Fixed Low-dose Simethicone Combined With Macrogol 4000 (PEG) Reduces Colon Bubble Formation in Co… (NCT06319924) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Fixed Low-dose Simethicone Combined With Macrogol 4000 (PEG) Reduces Colon Bubble Formation in Colonoscopy
France601 participantsStarted 2020-02-01
Plain-language summary
Several randomised studies have shown that the addition of low-dose Simethicone to the bowel preparation was sufficient to reduce the presence of bubbles during colonoscopy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a bowel preparation containing low-dose Simethicone on bubble formation.
Patients and Methods This prospective, real-life, phase 4 study was conducted from February 2020 to May 2021, in five private endoscopy centres, among adult patients undergoing a colonoscopy. Clinical, endoscopic and histological parameters were collected on e-CRF. The primary endpoint was the measurement of bubble formation in the various colon segments.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
patients :
* scheduled for colonoscopy as part of CRC screening, using the bowel preparation with fixed low-dose of simethicone combined with Macrogol 4000 (PEG)
* aged 50-75 years,
* with no family history of CRC or personal history of colon polyps but with a positive Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT), with a family history of CRC or personal history of colon polyps,
* requiring surveillance colonoscopy after 5 years if diagnosed with one or two tubular adenomas \<10 mm in diameter (low-risk group) or after 3 years if diagnosed with at least 3 adenomas or any adenoma at least 10 mm in diameter or with high-grade dysplasia, according to French recommendations during the study inclusion period.
Exclusion Criteria:
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What they're measuring
1
Assess the quality of the bowel preparation assessed by Bubble scale
Timeframe: During procedure
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Assess the quality of the bowel preparation assessed by Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS)