Anti-gas medicine during water-assisted colonoscopy
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking an anti-gas medicine (simethicone) during a water-assisted colonoscopy helps clean the colon better so the doctor can see more clearly. If you're having a colonoscopy, you might be in this study to see if it improves your exam.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a colonoscopy (a test to look inside your colon) for one of these reasons: routine screening, follow-up after past polyps or findings, or to check on a symptom.
- The procedure will be done by one of the participating doctors at the study site.
- You are able to read and sign a consent form agreeing to take part.
- You have not had any previous surgery that removed part of your colon or requires you to use a colostomy bag.
- You do not have a known blockage or severe narrowing in your colon.
- Your colonoscopy is not being done while you are in the hospital staying overnight; it is an outpatient procedure.
- You are not allergic to simethicone, an anti-gas medicine sometimes used during these procedures.
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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