Miralax Timing and Stomach Emptying for Endoscopy
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether the timing of taking Miralax (a bowel cleanser) before fasting affects how well your stomach empties during upper and lower endoscopy procedures. The results may help doctors improve preparation instructions for these common screening tests.
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Who can take part
- You need both an upper endoscopy (camera down your throat) and a colonoscopy (camera in your colon) scheduled
- You must use Miralax as your bowel cleanser (not other products like GoLytely)
- You are under 19 years old
- You cannot have a history of slow stomach emptying or be taking GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic or Wegovy)
- You cannot have had gastric sleeve weight-loss surgery
- You must not have serious digestive conditions like bowel obstruction, perforation, or an existing colostomy/ileostomy
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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