CompletedNot Applicable

Water Temperature and Bowel Cleansing Quality

Turkey (Türkiye)260 participantsStarted 2025-02-01

Plain-language summary

Observational study The aim of this observational study is to investigate the effect of water temperature used during pre-colonoscopy bowel preparation on the quality of bowel cleansing. The primary research question to be addressed is as follows: Which water temperature results in better bowel cleansing quality? For this purpose, patients will be divided into two groups based on the use of warm water or cold water, and the quality of bowel preparation will be compared between the groups.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 90 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: -Patients aged ≥ 18 years undergoing elective colonoscopy -Ability to provide informed consent -Planned bowel preparation using water-based regimens -No contraindication to warm or cold water intake Exclusion Criteria: - Emergency colonoscopy -History of inflammatory bowel disease -Prior colorectal surgery -Severe heart failure, renal failure, or electrolyte imbalance -Pregnancy -Inability to complete bowel preparation protocol -Use of additional laxatives outside the study protocol

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?

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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

quality of bowel preparation

Timeframe: 01.02.2025-01.07.2025

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07295405

SponsorBakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-01

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