One-or Two Person Technique and Quality Performance of Colonoscopy

• Conditions: Colonoscopy Techniques

• Registration Number: NCT01816126
• Lead Sponsor: Valduce Hospital

Brief Summary

Colonoscopy can be performed by a one-operator technique with endoscopist personally advancing and withdrawing the scope or by a two-operators technique, with the GI-assistant doing the physical insertion and withdrawal of the scope directed by the endoscopist. Uncontrolled data report that 1 operator technique is associated with a higher adenoma detection rate, although it is also characterized by a lowwer cecal intubation rate and longer intubation time. The aim of present randomized controlled study was to assess whether one technique is better than the other one in terms of colonoscopy quality performances.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2013-02
• Status Verified: 2013-03
• Study First Submitted: 2013-03-12
• Study First Submitted QC: 2013-03-18
• Last Update Submitted: 2013-03-18
• Study First Posted: 2013-03-21
• Last Update Posted: 2013-03-21
• Primary Completion: 2013-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

• adult outpatients colonoscopy for screening or surveillance indications

Exclusion Criteria

• previous colonic surgery
• poor bowel prep
• inability to provide consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
adenoma detection rate	4 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
cecal intubation time	4 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Valduce Hospital; 🇮🇹 Como, Italy