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Large intestine (colon) cleaning for colonoscopy by yogic method (Laghu Shankha Prakshalana) is compared with preexisting medical method ( which comprises of a drug polyethylene glycol).

Comparison of colonoscopy bowel preparation with standard colon cleaning regimen using polyethelene glycol versus Laghu Shankha Prakshalana (LSP)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/07/026899
Enrollment
54
Registered
2020-07-29
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K638- Other specified diseases of intestine

Interventions

Control Intervention1: PEG group: Polyethylene glycol electrolyte powder (Crema peg abbott, India) containing polyethylene glycol 13.125 GM , sodium sulfate (11.37 g), sodium chloride (0.3507 GM), pot

Sponsors

Dr Manas Kumar Panigrahi
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18 years or more Scheduled to undergo a medically indicated colonoscopy Willing to give written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Comorbid conditions like - Diabetes mellitus, hypertension, Chronic liver disease, acute or chronic heart failure , arrhythmic disorder, renal failure, dyselectrolytemia. Suspected or previously diagnosed intestinal stricture of any etiology Pregnant or lactating women Patients on anticoagulations Past history of bowel resection or any abdominal surgery Severe psychological disease limiting capacity to complete the preparation. Altered consciousness History of opiates/narcotic, anti-diarrheal medicines, oral iron supplementation , use in last 14 days before colonoscopy Chronic constipation as defined by ROME â??III criteria History of allergic reaction to PEG Unable or unwilling to consume all components of the study drug including aversions to or adverse events from flavoring Emergent surgery A past history of inadequate bowel preparation, and refusal to participate.  Patient suffering from severe neurologic diseases. Refusal to participate or inability to provide informed consent

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To determine the efficacy of LSP in comparison to PEG for colon cleaning as assessed by boston bowel preparation score,Timepoint: six months after getting trial registered

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Compliance and tolerance Compliance will be assessed by proportion of fluid consumed in both the group. Tolerability will be assessed by the frequency of distressing or unpleasant taste and abdominal discomfort after ingestion of PEG and saline water.Timepoint: six months after getting trial registered

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Mohd Imran Chouhan

Department of Gastroenterology AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Chouhan.imran43@gmail.com7735404564

Outcome results

None listed

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