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A Study into the Effect of Mechanical Bowel Preparation on Aerobic Exercise Capacity as Measured by Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing. - PicoPEX: Picolax and Pre-Operative Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Testing

Active, not recruiting
Conditions
We are investigating the effect of mechanical bowel preparation, such as Picolax, on aerobic exercise capacity in healthy volunteers.
Registration Number
EUCTR2009-016874-34-GB
Lead Sponsor
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Recruiting
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:
Healthy Male Volunteers (ASA I)
Willingness to Participate

Are the trial subjects under 18? no
Number of subjects for this age range:
F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes
F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range
F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no
F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria
Male volunteers deemed ASA II or greater

Absolute
Acute myocardial infarction (3–5 days)
Unstable angina
Uncontrolled arrhythmias causing symptoms or haemodynamic compromise
Syncope
Active endocarditis
Acute myocarditis or pericarditis
Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis
Uncontrolled heart failure
Acute pulmonary embolus or pulmonary infarction
Thrombosis of lower extremities
Suspected dissecting aneurysm
Uncontrolled asthma
Pulmonary oedema
Room air desaturation at rest < 85%*
Respiratory failure
Acute non-cardiopulmonary disorder that may affect exercise performance or be aggravated by exercise (i.e. infection, renal failure, thyrotoxicosis)

Previous reaction to mechanical bowel preparation

Relative
Left main coronary stenosis or its equivalent
Moderate stenotic valvular heart disease
Severe untreated arterial hypertension (200 mm Hg systolic, 120 mm Hg diastolic)
Tachyarrhythmias or bradyarrhythmias
High-degree atrioventricular block
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Significant pulmonary hypertension
Advanced or complicated pregnancy
Electrolyte abnormalities
Orthopaedic impairment that compromises exercise performance

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional clinical trial of medicinal product
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Main Objective: 1. Does mechanical bowel preparation and fasting influence aerobic exercise capacity as characterised by performance in a cardiopulmonary exercise test?<br>2. Does a carbohydrate-loading drink influence aerobic exercise capacity as characterised by performance in a cardiopulmonary exercise test?<br>;Secondary Objective: None;Primary end point(s): 1. Does mechanical bowel preparation and fasting influence aerobic exercise capacity as characterised by performance in a cardiopulmonary exercise test?<br>2. Does a carbohydrate-loading drink influence aerobic exercise capacity as characterised by performance in a cardiopulmonary exercise test?<br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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