Bowel Preparation and Prokinetics in Capsule Endoscopy
Launched by LONDON NORTH WEST HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST · Jan 10, 2006
Trial Information
Current as of June 18, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Capsule endoscopy is a diagnostic tool for the detection of small bowel disease allowing noninvasive endoscopic examination of the entire small bowel without the need for sedation. Its limited battery life of 8+/-1 hours means it is paramount that the Capsule reaches the caecum, visualizing the whole of the small intestine, and also that the mucosal views obtained are clear, facilitating detection of pathologic lesions.
So far no optimal protocol for bowel preparation prior to Capsule endoscopy has been established. Recently, several studies have shown that bowel preparation with polyethyl...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Patients over 18 who have been referred for capsule endoscopy
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Under 18
- • Known or suspected gastrointestinal tract obstruction as this may impede passage of the capsule
- • Known small bowel stricture or fistula as this may impede capsule passage
- • Pregnancy, breast feeding or phaeochromocytoma as metoclopramide is contraindicated
- • Recent gastrointestinal surgery in view of the risk of impeded capsule passage
- • Permanent cardiac pacemaker or implantable defibrillator in-situ to avoid the risk of possible interference
- • Congestive cardiac failure as citramag is contraindicated in such patients
About London North West Healthcare Nhs Trust
London North West Healthcare NHS Trust is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care across a diverse range of medical services. With a commitment to innovation and research, the Trust actively engages in clinical trials to advance medical knowledge and improve treatment outcomes. It operates several hospitals and community services, serving a large and diverse population in North West London. By fostering collaboration between healthcare professionals and researchers, London North West Healthcare NHS Trust aims to enhance patient care through evidence-based practices and the integration of cutting-edge medical research into clinical settings.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
London, , United Kingdom
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Christopher Fraser, MB BCH, MD, FRCP
Principal Investigator
St Mark's Hospital, North West London Hospitals NHS Trust
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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