Electrolyte beverage plus PEG for colonoscopy bowel prep

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Adults aged 18-75 undergoing elective colonoscopy are randomly assigned to three bowel prep regimens: PEG with water only, PEG with a low-dose electrolyte beverage, and PEG with a medium-dose electrolyte beverage. The study will measure bowel cleansing quality with the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale, as well as tolerability, adverse events, completion rate, need for repeat colonoscopy, and adenoma detection rate. It also explores whether electrolyte beverage use affects ingestion rhythm and adherence during PEG intake. The trial is conducted at Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, with the lead sponsor coordinating the study.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 18-75 years scheduled to undergo elective colonoscopy
* Meet the standard clinical indications for colonoscopy;
* Able to understand and comply with the bowel preparation procedure and complete oral polyethylene glycol (PEG) intake as required;
* Able to comply with study-related data collection and follow-up;
* Provide written informed consent voluntarily.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previously diagnosed colorectal cancer, intestinal obstruction, or suspected intestinal obstruction;
* Active gastrointestinal bleeding or a definite history of gastrointestinal bleeding within the past 4 weeks (including melena, hematochezia, or hematemesis);
* Severe renal insufficiency, decompensated heart failure, significant electrolyte imbalance, or other conditions unsuitable for PEG bowel preparation;
* Known allergy to polyethylene glycol or components of the electrolyte beverage used in the study;
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women;
* Any other condition considered by the investigators to make the participant unsuitable for the study.

Where it's running

• Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
  Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Aimin Li
• Email: lam0725@163.com
• Phone: +86 13580317630

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.