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Combination of Water Immersion and Carbon Dioxide Insufflation for Minimal Sedation Colonoscopy - a Prospective, Randomized, Single-center Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Water immersion insertion AND CO2 insufflation, Water immersion insertion, and 1 other intervention for Colonoscopy. Completed, enrolled 420 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Water immersion insertion and carbon dioxide (CO2)instead of room air insufflation as alternative colonoscopy techniques have been documented to decrease patient discomfort during and after the procedure. This prospective, randomized, single-center trial was designed to evaluate whether the combination of water immersion during insertion and CO2 insufflation during withdrawal (Water/CO2)for minimal sedation colonoscopy (2 mg of midazolam i.v.)is superior to the other colonoscopy methods (Water/Air, CO2/CO2, Air/Air).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
* room temperature water infused by water pump into the colon just to facilitate scope insertion * CO2 insufflation by CO2 insufflation system during colonoscope withdrawal and mucosal inspection
* room temperature water infused by water pump into the colon just to facilitate scope insertion * standard room air insufflation during colonoscope withdrawal and mucosal inspection
\- CO2 insufflation by CO2 insufflation system during both colonoscope insertion and withdrawal