Small Volume Simethicone Before Gastroscopy: Any Benefit?

Summary

A randomized controlled and endoscopist-blinded study which compares the efficacy of liquid simethicone (100mg) in 5 mls water, versus placebo ( 5mls of water), as premedication (given at least 30 minutes) before gastroscopy towards improvement of the total mucosal visibility score.

Timeline

Start

2015-08

Primary completion

2015-11

Completion

2015-11

Drugs

Indications