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Thorough Flushing Strategy During Colonoscopy Examination

Clinical Study on the Application of Thorough Flushing Strategy During Colonoscopy Examination

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06117553
Enrollment
160
Registered
2023-11-07
Start date
2023-08-01
Completion date
2024-01-31
Last updated
2024-02-13

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

Conditions

Colonoscopy

Keywords

colonoscopy, quality, polyps

Brief summary

The investigators plan to adopt a thorough flushing strategy when withdrawing the endoscope, and have zero tolerance for the liquid and foam in the intestinal lumen. Observe and compare the impact of this strategy with traditional limited degree suction methods on the results of colonoscopy. The research group and the control group respectively adopted a thorough flushing strategy and a limited flushing strategy, and compared the total time of colonoscopy examination, the time of withdrawal, the detection rate of polyps, the detection rate of small polyps, and the amount of flushing fluid between the two groups. Analyze the value of thorough flushing strategy for the efficiency and quality of colonoscopy examination.

Detailed description

Most physicians do not adopt a strategy of complete suction of fluid from the intestinal lumen during colonoscopy. There are both concerns about the time required for colonoscopy and the possibility of inability to thorough cleannig up. Some endoscopists believe that the visual field for partial cleaning of fecal water is acceptable and does not affect observation. This study aims to make an observation and comparison based on the existing problems mentioned above. With the help of direct water injection system, the investigators plan to adopt a thorough flushing strategy when withdrawing the endoscope, and have zero tolerance for the liquid and foam in the intestinal lumen. Observe and compare the impact of this strategy with traditional limited degree suction methods on the results of colonoscopy. The research group and the control group respectively adopted a thorough flushing strategy and a limited flushing strategy, and compared the total time of colonoscopy examination, the time of withdrawal, the detection rate of polyps, the detection rate of small polyps, and the amount of flushing fluid between the two groups. Analyze the value of thorough flushing strategy for the efficiency and quality of colonoscopy examination.

Interventions

PROCEDUREthorough flushing

The thorough flushing strategy refers to the thorough flushing of all liquid and foam accumulation areas during the inspection. Make all liquid accumulation parts in the intestinal cavity free of aspiratable liquid retention

Sponsors

Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
CollaboratorOTHER
Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* People without contraindications for colonoscopy

Exclusion criteria

* Patients diagnosed with colon polyps

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
shape of polyps1weekthe shape of polyps found, classified into lateral, senssile and pediculated three types
number of polyps1weekthe number of polyps found
location of polyps1weekthe location of polyps found
time of examination1weekthe time from insertion to exit the anus
time of insertion1weekthe time from insertion to arriving at cecum
time of withdrawl1weekthe time from cecum to anus

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
volume of water1weekvolume of water used for flushing
Boston score1weekthe Boston score of bowel preparation (from 0-9)

Countries

China

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026