CompletedPhase 4

Bowel Preparation in Colonoscopy: Lactulose vs Polyethyleneglycol, Randomized Double-blind Comparative Clinical Trial, Multicenter Study.

Mexico449 participantsStarted 2024-07-20

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial it is to bowel the instestinal preparation with lactulose vs poliethylenglicol as better agent to have a quality colonoscopy and demostrate that lactulose is most efective, has a good tolerance and the patient would have a better satisfaction, so the question is: wich is the eficancy of lactulose in comparision with thepoliethylenglycol in the intestinal preparation for the colonoscopy?

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 79 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: * Patients with indication for colonoscopy in our coloproctology service * Both women and men * Patients within an age range of 18-79 years * Patients who agree having a colonoscopy and who sign the informed consent to participate in the protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under 18 or over 80 years old * All patients that won´t like to participate in the protocol or won´t sign the informed consent * Pregnant women * Patients with a medical record of colonic resection, ostomy status, severe cardiopulmonary and renal diseases, major psychiatric disorders, therapeutic colonoscopy or any contraindications for colonoscopy * Non compliance with the colonic preparation regimen * Active bleeding during the procedure * Patients with a known diagnosis of colorectal cancer

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

Bowel Cleansing Was Assessed Using the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS).

Timeframe: The duration of the study (approximately 20 to 30 minutes).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06666556

SponsorHospital Civil de Guadalajara

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-31

Results submitted2026-02-19

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