Comparison of Electrolyte Beverages and Water as Solvents for Bowel Preparation

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorThird Military Medical University

About this trial

Using Electrolyte Beverages as replacement for water to dissolve PEG(2L plan) in bowel preparation process.

The aim of this study is to test whether Electrolyte Beverages as solvents can improve the cleanness of bowel preparation and the satisfaction of patients.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Healthy individuals or those with mild or well-controlled chronic diseases.

Patients scheduled for outpatient colonoscopy.

Patients prescribed sodium phosphate or polyethylene glycol for bowel preparation.

Willing to participate and sign the informed consent form.

Disqualifiers

Patients who refuse to participate in the study.

Patients requiring enema preparation.

Uncontrolled hypertension.

Patients with diabetes.

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • electrolyte beverages

    Dietary supplement

    Using Electrolyte Beverages as replacement for water to dissolve PEG(2L plan) in bowel preparation process.

Treatment groups

2,766 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: Drinking Water GroupNo intervention 0 interventions
Group B: Electrolyte Beverages GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

The Boston Bowel Preparation Scale

The BBPS is a standardized 9-point assessment scale for the colon. The structure of the colon is divided into its three segments: right colon, transverse colon, and left colon. Each segment is classified from 0 to 3 depending on the degree of soiling. The sum total of the three segments represents the degree of soiling, so that a total ≤ 5 points shows poor bowel preparation, while 6-7 shows good bowel preparation, and ≥ 8 very good bowel preparation.

Time frame
From enrollment to the time point when patients finished colonscopy (within a week).

Secondary outcomes

1

The Palatability

The palatability of different bowel preparation regimens will be assessed using a 4-point scale. The scoring system is as follows: 1 = very poor, 2 = poor, 3 = good, 4 = very good. Each participant's score will be collected and statistically analyzed.

Time frame
From enrollment to the time point when patients finished colonscopy(within a week).
2

Lesion Detection Rate

The proportion of polyps, tumors, inflammatory bowel disease, and diverticulosis detected during colonoscopy under different bowel preparation regimens will be recorded. The detection rate will be expressed as a percentage, and differences between the groups will be analyzed.

Time frame
From enrollment to the time point when patients finished colonscopy (within a week).

Other outcomes

1

Patient Willingness to Repeat

The willingness of patients to undergo a repeat colonoscopy after the procedure will be recorded and analyzed. This will be quantified using a Yes/No format, and the proportion of willingness in each group will be calculated.

Time frame
From enrollment to the time point before colonscopy(within a week).
2

Bowel Preparation Time

The total time (in minutes) required for each patient to complete 2000 ml of bowel preparation solution will be recorded, and the average time and standard deviation will be calculated.

Time frame
From enrollment to the time point before colonscopy(within a week).

Sponsors and contacts

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Third Military Medical University

Lead sponsor

The thirteenth people's hospital of Chonqing

Collaborator

People's Hospital of Chongqing

Collaborator