Status:
COMPLETED
A Comparison of an Ultra-thin and Standard Colonoscope in Achieving Caecal Intubation
Lead Sponsor:
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Conditions:
First Colonoscopy Examination
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to study the caecal intubation rate of a prototype ultra-thin colonoscope compared to a standard colonoscope and to study usefulness of this new colonoscope as a rescue instrum...
Detailed Description
Colonoscopy is a common endoscopic procedure, widely used for the investigation of lower gastrointestinal tract diseases manifesting as altered bowel habit, per rectal bleeding and abdominal pain. It ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- First outpatient colonoscopy
- Able to provide informed consent
Exclusion
- Unable to provide consent
- Prior colon surgery (except appendectomy)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
1121 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01142167
Start Date
October 1 2009
End Date
January 1 2011
Last Update
July 31 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Endoscopy Center, Prince of Wales Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China