A clinical study comparing two regimens of bowel preparation for colonoscopy

Effectiveness of low volume split-dose versus same day morning polyethylene glycol regimen for adequacy of bowel preparation in patients undergoing colonoscopy: a single blinded randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2018/10/015926

Enrollment

386

Registered

2018-10-08

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: 8- Other Procedures

Interventions

Intervention1: Group 1: (Experimental group): a)Polyethylene glycol preparation - two litres, oral, to be taken on the day of colonoscopy between 5.00 AM and 7.00 AM. b)Bisacodyl - 10 mg oral, single

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Consecutive consenting patients of both gender aged 18 years and above posted for elective colonoscopy in the department of Medical Gastroenterology, JIPMER

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: a. Presence of severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 30 mL per min) b. Patients on hemodialysis c. Pregnant or lactating women d. Severe congestive heart failure (NYHA 3 or 4) e. History of bowel obstruction or resection f. Known allergies to polyethylene glycol

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To assess the efficacy of same day polyethylene glycol preparation with 10 mg bisacodyl as compared with low volume split dose polyethylene glycol preparation with 10mg bisacodyl on the adequacy of bowel preparation in patients undergoing colonoscopy based on Boston bowel preparation score.Timepoint: During the procedure (colonoscopy)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the patient tolerability, acceptability and compliance between the two groups using validated questionnaires.Timepoint: Before the procedure (colonoscopy)	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr VENKATA ANUDEEP KATREVULA

JIPMER

dr.pazhani@gmail.com

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026