Prucalopride vs bisacodyl for colonoscopy prep
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two laxatives, prucalopride and bisacodyl, to see which works better at cleaning the colon before a colonoscopy. If you are scheduled for a colonoscopy, you may be able to join and help find the best preparation method.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have not had any colon surgery before.
- You are coming in for a colonoscopy at the digestive endoscopy service.
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have inflammatory bowel disease (like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis).
- You have not taken iron pills in the last 10 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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