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Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Water Exchange Colonoscopy and Air Colonoscopy in a Community Based Setting
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Water Exchange Colonoscopy and Air Colonoscopy for Tubular Adenoma and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 178 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if screening colonoscopy performed on adults with the water exchange method, as opposed to the air method, will have a higher adenoma detection rate.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
We will turn off the air pump. The colonoscope will be inserted into the rectum and gently advanced. We will suction air pockets as scope is advanced towards the cecum. Water will be infused when encountering closed up lumen. All the infused water will be suctioned out. We will use all other techniques used with conventional air method as needed. For example abdominal pressure, shortening of scope to reduce looping, change of patient position etc. We will turn on air pump once cecum reached, or if unsuccessful with water method to open up a close lumen or to go past a tight turn. On withdrawal we will continue air insufflation as needed, and closely examine for polyps and remove all visualized polyps. If there is any residual fluid, it will be suctioned out as the scope is withdrawn.
Air will be infused into the colon during colonoscopy.