Status:
COMPLETED
ScopeGuide-assisted Colonoscopy Versus Conventional Colonoscopy
Lead Sponsor:
Christopher Teshima
Conditions:
Colonic Neoplasms
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Colonoscopy is an established technology that enables doctors to obtain live video from inside patients' large intestines, which is essential for the diagnosis of numerous intestinal illnesses. It con...
Detailed Description
Summary of Research Proposal Background: Colon and rectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality in Canada. Colonoscopy is the preferred screening modality for CRC...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adult patient 18 years or older.
- Able to read \& write English.
- Undergoing colonoscopy at University of Alberta Hospital for any indication.
Exclusion
- Colonoscopy performed without prior purgative bowel prep.
- Patient with active, ongoing lower GI bleeding.
- Colonoscopy performed to attempt colonic decompression in acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (Ogilvie's syndrome).
- Colonoscopy for which propofol sedation is required.
- Inpatient colonoscopy performed by a trainee under staff supervision.
- Patient with previous colonic surgery.
- Patient with pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
250 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01438645
Start Date
September 1 2011
End Date
December 1 2012
Last Update
January 17 2013
Active Locations (1)
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University of Alberta Hospital
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2X8