Status:
COMPLETED
Nitrous Oxide for Analgesia During Colonoscopy
Lead Sponsor:
Rikshospitalet University Hospital
Conditions:
Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to determine the analgetic effect of nitrous oxide during colonoscopy, compared to no sedation and intravenous (IV) sedation.
Detailed Description
Background Colonoscopy is the gold standard for diagnosis and endoscopic treatment of diseases in the colon and rectum (1). However, many patients experience discomfort during the procedure. Therefor...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients referred for colonoscopy
Exclusion
- Patients who don't understand information given
- Age under 18 years
- Pregnancy
- Otitis/sinusitis
- Ileus/bowel obstruction
- Megacolon
- Suspected pneumothorax
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
200 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00318825
Start Date
April 1 2006
End Date
September 1 2008
Last Update
December 1 2010
Active Locations (1)
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1
Rikshospitalet University Hospital
Oslo, Norway, 0027