Water-assisted colonoscopy for better comfort
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of doing a colonoscopy to see if using water instead of air causes less discomfort. It may help you have a more comfortable exam.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You are scheduled for a routine colonoscopy (not an emergency)
- You have no symptoms like blood in stool, unexplained weight loss, or belly mass
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have no inflammatory bowel disease or bowel blockage
- You have not taken blood thinners (like aspirin or warfarin) within the last 7 days
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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