Evaluating bowel preparation and colonoscopy safety in patients with chronic diseases

Safety, Efficacy and Tolerability of Bowel Preparation and Colonoscopy in Patient With Chronic Heart Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease and Chronic Liver Disease

Observational Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, India · NCT06874036

This study is testing how safe and effective bowel preparation and colonoscopy are for adults with chronic heart, kidney, or liver diseases.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment74 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorAsian Institute of Gastroenterology, India Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hyderabad, Telangana)
Trial IDNCT06874036 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of bowel preparation and colonoscopy in patients with chronic heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and chronic liver disease. Eligible adult patients will undergo bowel preparation using a split-dose polyethylene glycol solution before their scheduled colonoscopy. The study will classify patients based on their specific chronic conditions and monitor various outcomes, including the adequacy of bowel preparation and any post-procedural complications. Routine blood investigations will also be conducted to ensure patient safety throughout the process.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 years with chronic heart disease, chronic kidney disease, or chronic liver disease scheduled for elective colonoscopy.

Not a fit: Patients under 18 years, those with bowel obstruction, known allergies to PEG, or requiring emergency colonoscopies may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the safety and effectiveness of bowel preparation in patients with chronic diseases undergoing colonoscopy.

How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored bowel preparation in various populations, this specific approach in patients with multiple chronic conditions is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult \>18 years
* Diagnosed cases of chronic heart disease, chronic kidney disease or chronic liver failure planned for elective colonoscopy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age \< 18 years
* Current or past history of bowel obstruction or resection
* Known allergies to PEG
* Emergency colonoscopies.
* Pregnant or lactating women
* Paralytic ileus / Bowel perforation
* Inability to protect airway

Where this trial is running

Hyderabad, Telangana

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Colon Disease
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