Trial Outcomes & Findings for Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Adult to Pediatric Colonoscope in Obese Patients. (NCT NCT06776913)

NCT ID: NCT06776913

Last Updated: 2026-03-20

Results Overview

The outcome aims to measure the difficult colonoscope which is defined as either not reaching the cecum, needing more than 10 minutes, or the need to exchange to a different device.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

244 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

During Surgery, up to 10 minutes

Results posted on

2026-03-20

Participant Flow

During the time period of January to September 2025 adult patients with a BMI 30 kg/m\^2 scheduled for screening or surveillance colonoscopy at Cleveland Clinic Weston and Coral Springs locations with five experienced endoscopist were screened and invited to participate.

After obtaining consent participants were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either use of the adult or pediatric colonoscope on the day of the procedure. The randomization was stratified by the providers performing the colonoscopies to ensure that each provider received an equal number of patients from both study groups.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Adult Colonoscope
Use of the adult colonoscope to perform the colonoscopy.
Pediatric Colonoscope
Use of the pediatric colonoscope to perform the colonoscopy.
Overall Study
STARTED
122
122
Overall Study
COMPLETED
122
122
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Adult to Pediatric Colonoscope in Obese Patients.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Adult Colonoscope
n=122 Participants
Use of the adult colonoscope to perform the colonoscopy.
Pediatric Colonoscope
n=122 Participants
Use of the pediatric colonoscope to perform the colonoscopy.
Total
n=244 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
59.2 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.2 • n=154 Participants
57.9 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.0 • n=151 Participants
58.5 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.6 • n=305 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
51 Participants
n=154 Participants
54 Participants
n=151 Participants
105 Participants
n=305 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
71 Participants
n=154 Participants
68 Participants
n=151 Participants
139 Participants
n=305 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
46 Participants
n=154 Participants
46 Participants
n=151 Participants
92 Participants
n=305 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
76 Participants
n=154 Participants
76 Participants
n=151 Participants
152 Participants
n=305 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=154 Participants
0 Participants
n=151 Participants
0 Participants
n=305 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race · White
83 Participants
n=154 Participants
89 Participants
n=151 Participants
172 Participants
n=305 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race · Black
28 Participants
n=154 Participants
25 Participants
n=151 Participants
53 Participants
n=305 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race · Other
11 Participants
n=154 Participants
8 Participants
n=151 Participants
19 Participants
n=305 Participants
Indication for Colonoscopy
Screening for Colon Cancer
86 Participants
n=154 Participants
86 Participants
n=151 Participants
172 Participants
n=305 Participants
Indication for Colonoscopy
Surveillance of Colon polyps
36 Participants
n=154 Participants
36 Participants
n=151 Participants
72 Participants
n=305 Participants
History of Abdominal or Pelvic Surgery
43 Participants
n=154 Participants
51 Participants
n=151 Participants
94 Participants
n=305 Participants
Ottawa Bowel Prep Score
4.21 unit on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.15 • n=154 Participants
4.51 unit on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.18 • n=151 Participants
4.36 unit on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.16 • n=305 Participants
Diverticulosis
55 Participants
n=154 Participants
63 Participants
n=151 Participants
118 Participants
n=305 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: During Surgery, up to 10 minutes

The outcome aims to measure the difficult colonoscope which is defined as either not reaching the cecum, needing more than 10 minutes, or the need to exchange to a different device.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Adult Colonoscope
n=122 Participants
Standard colonoscopy performed with adult colonoscope.
Pediatric Colonoscope
n=122 Participants
Standard colonoscopy performed with pediatric colonoscope.
Composite of Reaching the Cecum in Less Than 10 Minutes Without Changing the Scope Type.
113 Participants
116 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: During Surgery

Number of Participants with successful advancement of colonoscope to the cecum. Cecal intubation rate (CIR)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Adult Colonoscope
n=122 Participants
Standard colonoscopy performed with adult colonoscope.
Pediatric Colonoscope
n=122 Participants
Standard colonoscopy performed with pediatric colonoscope.
Number of Participants With Successful Advancement of Colonoscope to the Cecum
118 Participants
119 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: During Surgery

Number of Participants with successful advancement of colonoscope to the terminal ileum. Terminal ileum intubation rate (TIIR)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Adult Colonoscope
n=122 Participants
Standard colonoscopy performed with adult colonoscope.
Pediatric Colonoscope
n=122 Participants
Standard colonoscopy performed with pediatric colonoscope.
Number of Participants With Successful Advancement of Colonoscope to the Terminal Ileum
92 Participants
96 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: During Surgery

Time taken to advance the colonoscope from the rectum to the cecum. Insertion time (IT)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Adult Colonoscope
n=122 Participants
Standard colonoscopy performed with adult colonoscope.
Pediatric Colonoscope
n=122 Participants
Standard colonoscopy performed with pediatric colonoscope.
Time Taken to Advance the Colonoscope From the Rectum to the Cecum.
4.45 Minutes
Standard Deviation 2.66
4.20 Minutes
Standard Deviation 2.02

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: During Surgery

Time from terminal ileum picture or last cecal picture to rectal picture. Subtract 1 min per each intervention (polypectomy, cauterization...)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Adult Colonoscope
n=122 Participants
Standard colonoscopy performed with adult colonoscope.
Pediatric Colonoscope
n=122 Participants
Standard colonoscopy performed with pediatric colonoscope.
Time Taken to Withdraw Colonoscope From Cecum to Rectum (Withdrawal Time)
10.9 Minutes
Standard Deviation 3.36
11.5 Minutes
Standard Deviation 3.96

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: During Surgery

Using ancillary maneuvers during colonoscopy (position change, pressure application, increase stiffness, etc...) to facilitate colonoscope advancement through the colon.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Adult Colonoscope
n=122 Participants
Standard colonoscopy performed with adult colonoscope.
Pediatric Colonoscope
n=122 Participants
Standard colonoscopy performed with pediatric colonoscope.
Ancillary Maneuvers Used to Facilitate Colonoscope Advancement
28 Participants
31 Participants

Adverse Events

Adult Colonoscope

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Pediatric Colonoscope

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Asad Ur Rahman/ Principal Investigator

Cleveland Clinic Florida (Weston Hospital)

Phone: 9546595000

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place