Comparing ways to take simethicone for clearer colonoscopy
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests two different ways of taking simethicone (a medicine that reduces gas bubbles) before a colonoscopy to see which one gives doctors a clearer view. If the view is clearer, the doctor can find problems more easily, and you may need less preparation or fewer repeats.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are scheduled for a routine colonoscopy.
- You do not have severe bowel problems like a blocked intestine or severe infection.
- You do not have serious heart, lung, liver, or kidney disease.
- You are not allergic to simethicone or similar gastrointestinal medicines.
- You can make your own decision to join the study (no epilepsy that affects consent).
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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