Colonoscopy TechniqueNCT01433939
Position Changes During Colonoscope Insertion Increases Patient Comfort
An observational study of Colonoscopy Technique, run by Jennifer Telford at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
The investigators wish to study the effects of position changes during colonoscope insertion on patient comfort. The investigators hypothesize that early position changes would reduce colonoscope loop formation and patient discomfort. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 19 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Colonoscopy Technique
- How many people
- 200 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- Sep 2011to 25 May 2015
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 19 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients referred to gastroenterologists for colonoscopy.
Who may be able to join
- age 19 years or older
- outpatient colonoscopy
Who cannot join
- inpatient
- unable to provide informed consent
- previous bowel resection, inflammatory bowel disease
- musculoskeletal disorder or other mobility issues limiting effective patient position changes.
- inadequate bowel preparation
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Position Changes During Colonoscope Insertion Increases Patient Comfort: a Prospective Trial
The investigators wish to study the effects of position changes during colonoscope insertion on patient comfort. The investigators hypothesize that early position changes would reduce colonoscope loop formation and patient discomfort.
- Conditions
- Colonoscopy Technique
- Keywords
- colonoscopy, position changes, patient comfort
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Intensity and frequency of abdominal pain
Abdominal pain during colonoscopy.
Measured: 30min
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Sep 2011 (estimated)
- Study startSep 2011
- Primary completion25 May 2015
- Study completion25 May 2015
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Colonoscopy TechniqueStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Jennifer Telford
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Jennifer Telford, University of British Columbia
- Investigators
- Jennifer Telford, MD, Principal investigator, The University of British Columbia
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01433939
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- H11-01597
- Status last verified
- Apr 2018
- First submitted
- 12 Sep 2011
- Last updated
- 2 May 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 May 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Position Changes During Colonoscope Insertion Increases Patient Comfort: a Prospective Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01433939
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- H11-01597
- Conditions
- Colonoscopy Technique
- Keywords
- colonoscopy, position changes, patient comfort
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 200 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Jennifer TelfordUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Sep 2011
- Primary completion
- 25 May 2015 (actual)
- Study completion
- 25 May 2015 (actual)
- First posted
- 14 Sep 2011 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The investigators wish to study the effects of position changes during colonoscope insertion on patient comfort. The investigators hypothesize that early position changes would reduce colonoscope loop formation and patient discomfort.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 19 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients referred to gastroenterologists for colonoscopy.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- age 19 years or older
- outpatient colonoscopy
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- inpatient
- unable to provide informed consent
- previous bowel resection, inflammatory bowel disease
- musculoskeletal disorder or other mobility issues limiting effective patient position changes.
- inadequate bowel preparation
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Intensity and frequency of abdominal pain
Time frame: 30min
Abdominal pain during colonoscopy.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 May 2018.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Jennifer Telford, MD principal investigator
The University of British Columbia
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Colonoscopy Technique, run by Jennifer Telford at 1 site in Canada.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 May 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Intensity and frequency of abdominal pain (time frame: 30min). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 May 2018; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 29 Oct 2026.