Factors affecting bowel prep in IBD patients
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at factors that affect how well the bowel is cleaned before a colonoscopy in people with IBD. The goal is to improve preparation so the colonoscopy can be more effective.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and scheduled for a colonoscopy.
- You have been diagnosed with IBD (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis).
- You do not have recent heart attack, severe organ disease, or a bleeding disorder.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have no bowel blockage or other condition that would make a colonoscopy unsafe.
- You agree to participate and sign the consent form.
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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