Safety, Efficacy, and Patient Preference of Split-Dose Crystalline Lactulose as a Preparation for Colonoscopy in Adults

Colonoscopy Clinical Trial

Official title: A Single Center, Randomized, Single-blind Pilot Study to Determine the Safety, Efficacy, and Patient Preference of Split-Dose Regimen of Crystalline Lactulose for Cleansing of the Colon as a Preparation for Colonoscopy in Adults

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of a split-dose regimen of crystalline lactulose for cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy, as assessed by the physician's determination of the cleanliness of the colon using the Boston Bowel Prep Scale (BBPS).

Clinical Trial Description

This is a single center, open-label, pilot study to determine the safety, efficacy, and patient preference of a split-dose regimen of Crystalline Lactulose for cleansing of the colon prior to colonoscopy. Safety will be assessed by the occurrence of any treatment emergent adverse events. Efficacy will be determined by the endoscopist's rating of the cleanliness of the colon and the incidence of treatment failure (insufficient evacuation of the bowel). Patient preference will be determined by the patient's responses on a patient questionnaire. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Colonoscopy

• NCT number: NCT01650870
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Benaroya Research Institute
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 2
• Start date: July 2012
• Completion date: September 2012