The Affect of Low-Volume Bowel Preparation for Hospitalized Patients Colonoscopies

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of a low-volume bowel preparation versus a high-volume bowel preparation for bowel cleansing on hospitalized patients undergoing colonoscopies.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion criteria:

Inpatient colonoscopy
Age 18 years and older
Able to give consent
Split dose colonoscopies for all patients

Exclusion criteria:

Unable to give consent
Pregnant or lactating women
Renal impairment
Ileus
Ascites
Toxic megacolon
Gastrointestinal obstruction
Allergy to study drugs
Toxic colitis
Not able to split the dose of bowel preparations to be used

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Francisco Ramirez, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Francisco Ramirez, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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