Non-pharmacological Intervention for Colonoscopy

NCT00913861 · Status: TERMINATED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2014-06-03

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a non-pharmacological intervention reduces consumption of sedative drugs during colonoscopy. A reduction of sedative drugs may reduce side effects. This non-pharmacological intervention may increase patient's comfort and security.

Conditions

  • Colonoscopy
  • Sedation
  • Hypnosis

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

hypnosis

Hypnosis: induction of hypnosis by visual fixation and recollection of a pleasant memory, suggestion of relaxation, of self-control and post-hypnotic suggestion for bowel relaxation.

DRUG

standard sedation

Standard sedation: fentanyl 2x0,5 microg/kg at beginning of procedure and propofol PCS: 20mg bolus than 10mg/bolus, lock-out = 0.

BEHAVIORAL

Structured attention

Structured attention: verbal and nonverbal communication; attentive listening; provision of the perception of control; encouragement; use of emotionally neutral descriptors, focus on a sensations.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University Hospital, Geneva

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Nicole Cheseaux, MD · Division of Anesthesiology, University Hospitals, Geneva

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2009-05-31
Primary Completion
2014-12-31
Completion
2014-12-31

Countries

  • Switzerland

Study Locations

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