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Short Course, Single-dose PEG 3350 for Colonoscopy Prep in Children

NCT01518790 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2016-02-10

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The investigators propose to conduct a prospective study of a widely used bowel preparation regimen (polyethylene glycol 3350 + a sports drink) on pediatric patients who undergo a colonoscopy performed by the pediatric gastroenterology service at WRAMC/WRNMMC between 1 Sep 2010 and 31 Dec 2011. This study will involve the following: determine efficacy of the cleanout, assess tolerability and acceptance of the regimen, determine an appropriate duration to complete the regimen and assess for any electrolyte changes or side effects.

Conditions

  • Colonoscopy

Interventions

DRUG

polyethylene glycol 3350

PEG 3350 (238 grams) mixed with 1.9 L (64 oz) of Gatorade, given in 8 oz increments every 15-30 minutes until complete starting at 18:00 on day prior to colonoscopy (max time to completion 6 hours).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

    lead FED

Principal Investigators

  • Mazen I Abbas, DO, MPH · Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
8 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-09-30
Primary Completion
2011-08-31
Completion
2011-08-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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