Safety, Efficacy, and Tolerance of Pico-Salax for Colon Cleansing Prior to Colonoscopy in an Elderly Population

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00906217

Enrollment

Registered

2009-05-21

Start date

2009-01-31

Completion date

2011-09-30

Last updated

2024-04-03

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Conditions

Colon Cleansing

Keywords

colonoscopy, preparation, safety, elderly

Brief summary

This study aims to further define the appropriate population for Pico-Salax, a purgative used prior to colonoscopy. Patients over the age of 70 years with normal renal function scheduled for colonoscopy will receive Pico-Salax and have pre and post preparation bloodwork and electrocardiograms (ECGs).

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

70 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* \>70 years

Exclusion criteria

* renal dysfunction * congestive heart failure * ileus

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
serum electrolyte changes pre and post preparation	2 months

Outcome results