N/A
Completed N=212
Warm Water Versus Room Temperature Water Immersion Colonoscopy
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01582178 ↗Enrolled (actual)
212
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2013
Primary outcomePrimary: Cecal Intubation Time
Summary
Water immersion insertion has been documented to decrease procedure-related discomfort during colonoscopy. There was used warm water infusion for colonoscope insertion in most of the water immersion colonoscopy trials.
The investigators have been using room temperature water (20-24°C) for water immersion and the investigators did not notice any drawback of it. In our opinion, it is simpler and cheaper option for water immersion colonoscopy and proof of its efficacy and safety could support the use of water immersion technique in routine practice.
The primary endpoint is cecal intubation time and the investigators suppose that the use of warm water infusion does not shorten it significantly. Patient comfort during colonoscope insertion, water consumption, length of the scope while reaching the cecum, need for external compression, need for positioning of the patient and endoscopist´s difficulty with colonoscopy will be also assessed.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Cecal Intubation Time |
7.0; 6.9 | 0.89 |
| SECONDARY Patient Comfort During Insertion Phase of the Colonoscopy |
— | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- outpatient diagnostic colonoscopy
- bowel prep with macrogolum
- initial 2 mg of midazolam i.v.
- signed informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria
- planned therapeutic intervention
- colorectal surgery in history
- known inflammatory bowel disease or colorectal cancer
- refusal of sedation
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01582178). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.