Status:
UNKNOWN
R vs L Lateral Decubitus Positioning in Colonoscopy
Lead Sponsor:
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Collaborating Sponsors:
Eastern Health
Conditions:
Colonic Adenoma
Colonic Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Colonoscopy continues to be the gold standard in detecting precancerous lesions in the colon. It relies on adequate visualization of the bowel wall to see and remove such lesions. Visualization is imp...
Detailed Description
Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for detecting precancerous lesions in the bowel - providing both diagnostic and therapeutic value. Colonoscopy is, ultimately, operator dependent and relies...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients 18 years of age or older presenting for their scheduled colonoscopy
Exclusion
- Previous bowel resection
- Unable to stay in either the right or left lateral decubitus position, due to pre-existing musculoskeletal problems, previous hip surgery, etc.
- Refusal to participate
- Inability to provide informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 30 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
172 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03355495
Start Date
March 1 2019
End Date
June 30 2023
Last Update
April 5 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Health Sciences Centre
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, A1B3V6