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Yoga and Bolus Lukewarm Saline as Rapid Colonoscopy Preparation

NCT01547130 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE1/PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 133

Last updated 2015-03-04

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Summary

A quality colonoscopy examination remains as the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening, but effective large bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy is still not achieved in all cases that undergo the procedure. Currently, the most widely used cleansing methods employ balanced electrolyte-polyethylene glycol (PEG) solutions. However, a very large volume of PEG solution is required for it to be effective, and many patients refuse to drink a sufficient amount due to non-palatability. In this study, the investigators compare a novel colon preparation method--bolus lukewarm saline with yoga exercise--with a PEG based solution (HalfLytely) for large bowel cleansing.

Conditions

  • Colonic Neoplasms

Interventions

DRUG

Normal (0.9%) saline

A total of 2L solution at lukewarm temperature (37.2-38.8 degrees Centigrade)consumed as bolus intake (8-16 oz in one to two minutes) alternating with yoga exercises.

DRUG

HalfLytely

A total of 2L solution prepared as per manufacturers instructions and sipped until bowel movements are clear.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Arya, Vijaypal, M.D., P.C.

    lead INDIV

Principal Investigators

  • Vijaypal Arya, MD · Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
21 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2008-05-31
Primary Completion
2010-12-31
Completion
2011-01-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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