Safety, Efficacy, and Tolerance of Pico-Salax for Colon Cleansing Prior to Colonoscopy in an Elderly Population

Completed

• Conditions: Colon Cleansing

• Registration Number: NCT00906217
• Lead Sponsor: Queen's University

Brief Summary

This study aims to further define the appropriate population for Pico-Salax, a purgative used prior to colonoscopy. Patients over the age of 70 years with normal renal function scheduled for colonoscopy will receive Pico-Salax and have pre and post preparation bloodwork and electrocardiograms (ECGs).

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-01
• Study First Submitted: 2009-05-19
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-05-20
• Study First Posted: 2009-05-21
• Primary Completion: 2010-07
• Study Completion: 2011-09
• Status Verified: 2024-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-04-02
• Last Update Posted: 2024-04-03

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• >70 years

Exclusion Criteria

• renal dysfunction
• congestive heart failure
• ileus

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
serum electrolyte changes pre and post preparation	2 months