The efficacy of l-mentol for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, with dimethicone versus without dimethicone, a prospective randomized controlled study

The efficacy of l-mentol for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, with dimethicone versus without dimethicone, a prospective randomized controlled study - The efficacy of l-mentol for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, with dimethicone versus without dimethicone

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000023054

Enrollment

Registered

2016-07-11

Start date

2016-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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

Conditions

Cases requiring upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

Interventions

The examination of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy underwent using l-mentol with 2% dimeticone The examination of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy underwent that use l-mentol without 2% dimeticone

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Cases evaluated by upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The patient has allergy to l-mentol or 2% dimethicone. Cases with severe complications are excluded.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Examination time	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The presence or absence of bubble and the rate of side effects	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactEsaki Masaya

Medical corporation Yamashita Hospital Gastroenterology

m.esaki@yamashita.or.jp0586-45-4511

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026