Sedation for same-day endoscopy in older adults
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a new sedation medicine called fospropofol for older adults having two endoscopic procedures on the same day. It aims to see if it is safe and effective for this group.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 30.
- You are scheduled for both an upper endoscopy and a colonoscopy on the same day.
- You do not have severe heart, lung, kidney, or liver disease.
- You have not had recent low blood pressure, slow heart rate, or low oxygen levels.
- You do not have a serious memory, thinking, or psychiatric condition.
- You are not allergic to the study medicine and do not misuse drugs or alcohol.
- You do not have a current upper respiratory infection.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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