Status:

COMPLETED

Propofol Dose-Finding for Colonoscope Insertion in Geriatric Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Kocaeli City Hospital

Conditions:

Effect of Drug

Eligibility:

All Genders

65+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this prospective dose-finding study is to determine the ED50 of propofol required for successful colonoscope insertion in geriatric patients. The study is designed using Dixon's up-and-down...

Detailed Description

The procedure is performed by an experienced endoscopist. If, during passage of the colonoscope through the rectosigmoid junction, the patient moves, experiences pain, vocalizes, or if the MOAA/S scor...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients who provided informed consent to participate
  • Patients scheduled for colonoscopy
  • ASA physical status I-III
  • Male and female patients aged ≥65 years

Exclusion

  • Patients who did not provide consent
  • Known allergy to propofol
  • Body weight \<40 kg
  • Body mass index (BMI) \>30 kg/m²
  • Presence of acute or chronic pain
  • Chronic alcohol consumption
  • Use of antipsychotic, antidepressant, or hypnotic medications
  • Patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (STOP-Bang score ≥3)
  • Patients with known anorectal diseases such as hemorrhoids, anal fissure, or anal fistula
  • History of oncological disease
  • Uncontrolled hypertension (blood pressure \>180/110 mmHg)
  • Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction
  • Acute respiratory tract infection or other chronic respiratory disorders
  • Patients with a history of colorectal surgery

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 8 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 8 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

29 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07162805

Start Date

September 8 2025

End Date

October 8 2025

Last Update

November 17 2025

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University of Health Sciences Kocaeli City Hospital

Kocaeli, Izmit, Turkey (Türkiye), 41100