The Use of Magnetic Endoscopic Imagers During Colonoscopy for Loop

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The purpose of this study is threefold. First, the ability of experienced colonoscopists to recognize the type of loop formed will be assessed and whether the use of the MEI improves this accuracy. Second, to determine which maneuvers are used for loop reduction and whether certain loops have set ways to reduce them. The third component will assess whether the colonoscopist thought that the imager helped or not.

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NCT number	NCT02109536
Study type	Observational
Source	Queen's University
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Status	Terminated
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Start date	February 2014
Completion date	December 8, 2018

The Use of Magnetic Endoscopic Imagers During Colonoscopy for Loop Recognition and Resolution

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