Efficacy of a Low Fiber Diet for Pediatric Colonoscopy Prep
Age: < 18
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital
No Placebo Group
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study is designed to evaluate if pediatric patients who are undergoing a bowel preparation in anticipation of a colonoscopy may be able to take in a low fiber diet instead of a standard, clear liquid diet, while still accomplishing an adequate bowel prep.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- All outpatients undergoing colonoscopy at our institution
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Low Fiber Diet (Other)
- Standard Clear Liquid Diet (Other)
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Low fiber diet groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Subjects are allowed a low fiber diet the day of their colonoscopy prep
Group II: Clear liquid diet groupActive Control1 Intervention
Subjects are allowed a clear liquid diet the day of their colonoscopy prep, as is standard of care
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Rhode Island Hospital
Lead Sponsor
Trials
275
Recruited
71,400+