N/A
N=244
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Adult to Pediatric Colonoscope in Obese Patients.
Obesity (Body Mass Index &Amp;Amp;gt;30 kg/m2) · Screening Colonoscopy
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT06776913 ↗Enrolled (actual)
244
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2026
Primary outcome: Primary: Composite of Reaching the Cecum in Less Than 10 Minutes Without Changing the Scope Type. — 113; 116 Participants
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Colonoscopy (Device)
- Age
- Pediatric, Adult, Older Adult
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- Cleveland Clinic Florida
- Primary completion
- Sep 2025
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Composite of Reaching the Cecum in Less Than 10 Minutes Without Changing the Scope Type. |
113; 116 | — |
| SECONDARY Number of Participants With Successful Advancement of Colonoscope to the Cecum |
118; 119 | — |
| SECONDARY Number of Participants With Successful Advancement of Colonoscope to the Terminal Ileum |
92; 96 | — |
| SECONDARY Time Taken to Advance the Colonoscope From the Rectum to the Cecum. |
4.45; 4.20 | — |
| SECONDARY Time Taken to Withdraw Colonoscope From Cecum to Rectum (Withdrawal Time) |
10.9; 11.5 | — |
| SECONDARY Ancillary Maneuvers Used to Facilitate Colonoscope Advancement |
28; 31 | — |
Summary
The goal of this study is to test which colonoscope works best in people who are above a certain body mass index. Currently, both pediatric and adult colonoscopes are accepted as standard treatments in colonoscopies. Endoscopist pick which one to use based on personal preference and what is available.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- BMI greater than 30
- Screening and surveillance colonoscopy
Exclusion Criteria
- Colon surgery
- Therapeutic colonoscopy
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Terminated procedure due to stool burden, stenosis, or obstructive mass.
- Colonoscopy for anemia
- History of incomplete colonoscopy due to technical difficulties
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06776913). 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.