drugset / Trial / NCT00615303

The Effectiveness of Simethicone In Improving Visibility During Colonoscopy

NCT00615303

Phase 4 Completed 194 enrolled Ramathibodi Hospital
RandomizedParallel-groupQuadruple-blindTreatment

Summary

Sodium phosphate is one of the bowel preparation regimens for colonoscopy. However, intraluminal gas can impair visibility during the examination. Simethicone is medication that works by reducing the surface tension of air bubbles. We aimed to evaluate the effect of simethicone in enhancing visibility and efficacy during colonoscopy.

Timeline

Start
2006-12
Primary completion
2007-12
Completion
2007-12

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Comparator Simethicone Other / unclassified 240 mg

Indications

No indication recorded.