Endoscopy
Conditions
Keywords
Video Capsule Endoscopy, Small Bowel
Brief summary
There remains debate regarding whether small bowel cleansing is required prior to video capsule endoscopy, and if so, which method is best. This study prospectively tests cleansing with no preparation, preparation with picosalax, and preparation with polyethylene glycol.
Interventions
DRUGPolyethylene glycol
Two (2) litres the evening prior to Video Capsule Endoscopy (VCE).
DRUGClear fluids
Clear fluids only after lunch.
DRUGPicosalax
Two sachets the evening prior to Video Capsule Endoscopy (VCE).
Sponsors
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Queen's University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
SINGLE (Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* patients undergoing VCE.
Exclusion criteria
* bowel obstruction or ileus; * known stricture or fistula; * previous small bowel surgery; * severe gastroparesis or motility disorder * renal impairment (serum creatinine over normal range within three months of study); * congestive heart failure; * cirrhosis; * implanted cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator or other electromedical device; * pregnancy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| small bowel cleansing | during exam |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| yield of Video Capsule Endoscopy (VCE) in iron deficiency | during study |
| tolerance of preparation | during preparation |
| effect of preparation on blood chemistry | 24 hours after ingestion |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed