The Effect of a Very Low-residual Diet on the Preparation Before Capsule Endoscopy

Gastrointestinal Complaints Clinical Trial

Status Not yet recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of the proposed study is to compare prospectively two methods of small bowel preparation prior capsule endoscopy study, the effect on the cleanliness and the quality of visualization after two protocols of preparation: a 12 hour fast only versus 24 hour of a very low residual diet (ENSURE, Abbott Laboratories, Israel) + 12 hour fast.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Primary Purpose: Diagnostic

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Gastrointestinal Complaints

• NCT number: NCT01022385
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
• Contact: Eva Niv, MD
• Phone: 972-4-630-4408
• Email: evan@hy.health.gov.il
• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: December 2009
• Completion date: December 2011