A Study Comparing PEG-3350 (Miralax) and Gatorade With PEG-ELS (Golytely) for Bowel Preparation Prior to Colonoscopy
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Gastrointestinal |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 80 |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | November 2009 |
| End Date: | July 2012 |
| Contact: | Mazen Jamal, MD |
| Email: | mazen.jamal@va.gov |
| Phone: | (562) 826-5628 |
A Randomized, Controlled, Single-Blind Study Comparing the Efficacy, Tolerability and Safety of PEG-3350 (Miralax) and Gatorade With PEG-ELS (Golytely) for Bowel Preparation Prior to Colonoscopy
The purpose of this study to to see how well Miralax (PEG-3350) and Gatorade cleans the
colon before a colonoscopy and how easy it is to take compared to Golytely (PEG-ELS) bowel
preparation solution. Another purpose is to see if taking half of the bowel preparation
solution on the evening before the colonoscopy and half on the morning of the colonoscopy
will result in a cleaner colon than taking all of the bowel preparation solution on the
evening before.
colon before a colonoscopy and how easy it is to take compared to Golytely (PEG-ELS) bowel
preparation solution. Another purpose is to see if taking half of the bowel preparation
solution on the evening before the colonoscopy and half on the morning of the colonoscopy
will result in a cleaner colon than taking all of the bowel preparation solution on the
evening before.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18-80 years in age
- Undergoing full colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening or colon polyp/cancer
surveillance or other diagnostic purpose
Exclusion Criteria:
- Allergic to polyethylene glycol
- Pregnant or lactating
- Baseline abnormalities of relevant serum electrolytes including Sodium, Potassium,
Calcium, Magnesium and phosphorus
- Congestive Heart Failure NY Heart Assn, Grades III and IV
- Liver Cirrhosis Childs Pugh Class B or C
- Serum Creatinine greater than 1.5
- Previous alimentary tract surgery
- Ongoing symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, nausea or constipation
- Ileus, suspected bowel obstruction, toxic colitis or megacolon, severe ulcerative
colitis
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