Yoga and Bolus Lukewarm Saline as Rapid Colonoscopy Preparation

Summary

A quality colonoscopy examination remains as the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening, but effective large bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy is still not achieved in all cases that undergo the procedure. Currently, the most widely used cleansing methods employ balanced electrolyte-polyethylene glycol (PEG) solutions. However, a very large volume of PEG solution is required for it to be effective, and many patients refuse to drink a sufficient amount due to non-palatability. In this study, the investigators compare a novel colon preparation method--bolus lukewarm saline with yoga exercise--with a PEG based solution (HalfLytely) for large bowel cleansing.

Timeline

Start

2008-05

Primary completion

2010-12

Completion

2011-01

Publications

• Arya V, Gupta KA, Valluri A, Arya SV, Lesser ML. Rapid colonoscopy preparation using bolus lukewarm saline combined with sequential posture changes: a randomized controlled trial. Dig Dis Sci. 2013 Aug;58(8):2156-66. doi: 10.1007/s10620-013-2598-9. Epub 2013 Mar 2.

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