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

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University of Alberta Hospital

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2X8