Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Adult to Pediatric Colonoscope in Obese Patients.

Description

The goal of this study is to test which colonoscope works best in people who are above a certain body mass index. Currently, both pediatric and adult colonoscopes are accepted as standard treatments in colonoscopies. Doctors pick which one to use based on personal preference and what is available.

Conditions

Obesity (body Mass Index >30 Kg/m2), Screening Colonoscopy

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The goal of this study is to test which colonoscope works best in people who are above a certain body mass index. Currently, both pediatric and adult colonoscopes are accepted as standard treatments in colonoscopies. Doctors pick which one to use based on personal preference and what is available.

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Adult to Pediatric Colonoscope in Obese Patients.

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Adult to Pediatric Colonoscope in Obese Patients.

Condition
Obesity (body Mass Index >30 Kg/m2)
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Weston

Cleveland Clinic Weston, Weston, Florida, United States, 33331

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * BMI greater than 30
  • * Screening and surveillance colonoscopy
  • * Colon surgery
  • * Therapeutic colonoscopy
  • * Inflammatory bowel disease
  • * Terminated procedure due to stool burden, stenosis, or obstructive mass.
  • * Colonoscopy for anemia
  • * History of incomplete colonoscopy due to technical difficulties

Ages Eligible for Study

to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Cleveland Clinic Florida,

Study Record Dates

2025-06