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Cap-Assisted Colonoscopy for Reduced Pain and Insertion Time (VA Trial)
VA Trial Summary
This trial is testing whether the addition of a cap to a water exchange method during colonoscopy is less painful and results in shorter insertion time than the water exchange method alone.
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- You have an artificial heart valve.You have a medical condition that could make colonoscopy risky for you.You have a medical condition that won't allow you to benefit from colonoscopy screening.You have a history of ongoing inflammation in your intestines.You have had bleeding in your intestines or rectum in the past.You have had a colonoscopy as part of a medical treatment.You will not be able to undergo a procedure called bidirectional endoscopy.You have a history of severe diverticulosis or diverticulitis.You are currently taking prescription medicine for pain or anxiety.You have previously had a colonoscopy without sedation, and it was not successful.You are currently taking medication to prevent blood clots.You do not have any non-medical issues that could interfere with your participation in the study.
- Group 1: WE plus cap(WECAC)
- Group 2: Water exchange (WE)
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the eligibility criteria for this trial extend to those younger than sixty years old?
"Guided by the trial's eligibility requirements, only individuals aged 18 or over and under 80 are qualified to participate."
What is the cap on participant numbers for this investigation?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov data, this medical study is currently accepting participants for recruitment. Initially posted on the 21st of May 2018 and last edited on the 31st of January 2022, 256 individuals are being sought from two different research sites."
Do I meet the criteria to join this research effort?
"Applicants to this medical trial must have had a recent colonoscopy and meet the age criteria of between 18-80. Altogether, 256 participants need to be recruited."
Is enrollment for this experiment still available to participants?
"Correct. The information present on clinicaltrials.gov attests that this experiment, which had its initial posting on May 21st 2018, is currently recruiting participants. A total of 256 individuals are needed to be enrolled between two research facilities."
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