Testing Electrolyte Beverages Versus Water to Improve Bowel Cleaning Before Colonoscopy A Randomized, Double-Blind Study for Better Patient Experience

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the use of sugar-free electrolyte beverages as a replacement for water to dissolve a 2-liter polyethylene glycol PEG solution used in bowel preparation before colonoscopy. The study aims to determine if this change can improve the cleanliness of the bowel and increase patient satisfaction during the preparation process. This trial is designed as a single-blind, prospective, multicenter randomized controlled study. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one uses ordinary drinking water to dissolve the 2L PEG solution, while the other uses the electrolyte beverage called Alienergy as the solvent. By improving the taste and increasing electrolyte content, the study intends to see if patients better tolerate and complete the bowel preparation. The study includes an outpatient colonoscopy preparation period with either solvent. During the study, participants will be assessed using the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale from enrollment until the colonoscopy is completed within a week. Researchers will also measure how palatable the preparation is and the lesion detection rate during colonoscopy. Participants will be monitored for tolerance, adherence, and effectiveness of the bowel cleansing process. The total participation time covers preparation through the colonoscopy procedure and evaluation period.

Comparison of Electrolyte Beverages and Water as Solvents for Bowel Preparation