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The Effects of Nexium on the Side Effects Associated With a Colonoscopy Prep

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal Pain
Registration Number
NCT00225238
Lead Sponsor
Thomas Jefferson University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to ascertain if the use of Nexium for 7 days prior to taking a colon prep for a colonoscopy will decrease the side effects that are associated with the colon preparation

Detailed Description

The high incidence for colon cancer make it an ideal target for screening. In the United Staes there are approximately 100,00 new cases of colon cancer yearly. Typically the progression from polyps to cancer requires years. This permits a screening procedure to identify polyps befoere they are cancerous. Colon cleansing is required prior to colonoscopy. The gastrointestinal syptoms associted with colonic preps are common and oftn assoicated wwith upper gastrointestinal disorders including GERD, non-ulcer syspepsia, and gastric dysmotoility such as gastropareesis.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
500
Inclusion Criteria
  • Subject 18 or older undergoing out-patient colonoscopy
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant females Use of protein Pump Inhibitor within last 4 weeks Use of prescription strength H-2 Blocker within last 4 weeks Use of over the counter strength H-2 Blocker greater than 2x's a week Hospitalized patients PEG-EL purgative contraindicated.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Outcome will be measured by use of a symptom survey utilizing an analog scale. This will be done at the screen visit and prior to colonoscopy.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Thomas Jefferson University

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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