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Colonoscopy PreparationPhase 4REPREP1NCT02073552

Colon Cleansing Quality of Polyethylene Glycol Compared With Polyethylene Glycol Plus Ascorbic Acid.

A Phase 4 study testing Polyethylene glycol 4000 and Macrogol 3350 plus ascorbic acid in people with Colonoscopy Preparation, run by Fundación Canaria Rafael Clavijo para la Investigación Biomédica at 1 site in Spain.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of the study is to assess whether a low volume polyethylene glycol (PEG) plus ascorbic acid based bowel preparation for colonoscopy is not inferior to a large volume polyethylene glycol preparation in subjects with past history of poor bowel preparation Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any age
Conditions the study is for
Colonoscopy Preparation
What is being tested?
Polyethylene glycol 4000 and Macrogol 3350 plus ascorbic acid
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
472 participants
Where
1 siteSpain
Study dates
May 2014to May 2016
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age> 18 years
  • Outpatients with a history of past poor bowel prep, defined according to the Boston scale as a score less than 5.
  • Signed informed consent

Who cannot join

  • paralytic ileus, intestinal obstruction, megacolon, poorly controlled hypertension (systolic pressure> 180, dyastolic pressure> 100), congestive heart failure, acute liver failure, end stage renal disease (dialysis or pre-dialysis), New York Heart Association class III-IV, pregnancy, diagnosis of phenylketonuria, diagnosis of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, dementia. History of poor preparation in the previous colonoscopy, colon resection, less than 75% intake of the bowel preparation in the index colonoscopy, refusal to participate in the study, patients in whom a new colonoscopy is not indicated despite a poor bowel preparation(i.e. ileal Crohn disease with poor large bowel preparation), lack of compliance with the bowel preparation schedule.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Spain1 site
  • Hospital Universitario de Canarias

    Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 38320

Other trials in Spain

About this study

Official title: Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Colon Cleansing Quality of Polyethylene Glycol Compared With Polyethylene Glycol Plus Ascorbic Acid in Patients With Past Poor Colonic Preparation

The purpose of the study is to assess whether a low volume polyethylene glycol (PEG) plus ascorbic acid based bowel preparation for colonoscopy is not inferior to a large volume polyethylene glycol preparation in subjects with past history of poor bowel preparation

Read the detailed description

Two key quality indicators for colonoscopy are the cecal intubation rate and the percentage of neoplastic lesions detected. Both factors are associated with adequate bowel cleansing. Poor cleansing ranged from 5% to 30% across studies, negatively affecting the efficiency of colonoscopy.

The most important factor associated with poor colonic preparation is the past history of poor bowel preparation. However, there are no recommendations on the proper type of preparation in those patients. In two non-randomized studies inadequate cleansing in the second colonoscopy ranged from 9.8% to 23%. Randomized studies comparing high volume (3-4 liters) with low volume (2 liters) PEG preparations, which are better tolerated by patients, are therefore needed before making any recommendations in this regard.

Being tested
Polyethylene glycol 4000, Macrogol 3350 plus ascorbic acid
Keywords
colon cleansing, bowel preparations; polyethyleneglycol

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Polyethylene glycol 4000Drug

    • Polyethylene glycol 4000: 16 envelopes (70 g of powder each). It includes electrolytes and sodium sulfate. These substances make PEG metabolically inert, achieving a suitable osmotic balance, despite having a high molecular weight. The preparation passes along the gastrointestinal tract without causing net absorption of fluid or electrolytes. It is routinely used in clinical practice for bowel cleansing, before abdominal surgery, barium enema and other colorectal and genitourinary tract tests. Participants will divide the whole doses in 4 liters of water taking half the day before the examination starting at 20.00 h and the other half at 6.00 pm on the day of the examination.
  • Macrogol 3350 plus ascorbic acidDrug

    • Macrogol 3350 plus ascorbic acid: 4 envelopes, 2 containing 112 g polyethylene glycol and electrolytes and 2 with 2 g of ascorbic acid. The properties of the polyethylene glycol are the same as those mentioned previously, while ascorbic acid generates an osmotic gradient potentiating the effect of polyethylene glycol. It is used routinely as a bowel prep. Participants will divide the doses in 2 liters of water taking half the day before (112 g of PEG and an 11 g of ascorbic acid) the examination at 20.00 h and the other half at 6.00 pm on the day of the examination
Study groups in NCT02073552
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
High volumeActive comparator* Two 5 mg bisacodyl tablets It is a stimulant laxative with local action. * Polyethylene glycol 4000: 16 envelopes (70 g of powder each). It includes electrolytes and sodium sulfate.
Receives: Drug: Polyethylene glycol 4000
Low volumeExperimental* Two 5 mg bisacodyl tablets, taken in the same way as for the high volume group. * Macrogol 3350 plus ascorbic acid: 4 envelopes, 2 containing 112 g polyethylene glycol and electrolytes and 2 with 2 g of ascorbic acid.
Receives: Drug: Macrogol 3350 plus ascorbic acid

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Colon cleansing

    Colon cleansing will be assessed just after colonoscopy by the endoscopist in charge of performing the examination and afterwards images were reviewed by a the staff of endoscopists for validation (30 days). For assessing colon cleansing a validated scale (Boston scale) will be used.

    Measured: 30 days

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Tolerance of bowel preparation

    It will be assessed by using a visual analog scale colon

    Measured: Tolerance will be assessed just before colonoscopy by a research assistant

  2. Detection of colorectal neoplasia

    Detection rate of adenoma and colorectal cancer will be assessed for both groups (low volume and high volume preparation)

    Measured: 14 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted27 Feb 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study startMay 2014
  3. Primary completionDec 2015
  4. Study completionMay 2016

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Diagnosis
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Investigator
Enrolment
472 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02073552
Sponsor's protocol ID
REPREP1
Other IDs
2013-002506-31
Acronym
REPREP1
Status last verified
Sep 2015
First submitted
25 Feb 2014
Last updated
27 Jun 2016
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Atkin WS, Edwards R, Kralj-Hans I, Wooldrage K, Hart AR, Northover JM, Parkin DM, Wardle J, Duffy SW, Cuzick J; UK Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Trial Investigators. Once-only flexible sigmoidoscopy screening in prevention of colorectal cancer: a multicentre randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2010 May 8;375(9726):1624-33. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(10)60551-X. Epub 2010 Apr 27.

    PubMed 20430429
  • Brenner H, Chang-Claude J, Jansen L, Knebel P, Stock C, Hoffmeister M. Reduced risk of colorectal cancer up to 10 years after screening, surveillance, or diagnostic colonoscopy. Gastroenterology. 2014 Mar;146(3):709-17. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2013.09.001. Epub 2013 Sep 5.

    PubMed 24012982
  • Rex DK, Petrini JL, Baron TH, Chak A, Cohen J, Deal SE, Hoffman B, Jacobson BC, Mergener K, Petersen BT, Safdi MA, Faigel DO, Pike IM; ASGE/ACG Taskforce on Quality in Endoscopy. Quality indicators for colonoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol. 2006 Apr;101(4):873-85. doi: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2006.00673.x. No abstract available.

    PubMed 16635231
  • Jover R, Herraiz M, Alarcon O, Brullet E, Bujanda L, Bustamante M, Campo R, Carreno R, Castells A, Cubiella J, Garcia-Iglesias P, Hervas AJ, Menchen P, Ono A, Panades A, Parra-Blanco A, Pellise M, Ponce M, Quintero E, Rene JM, Sanchez del Rio A, Seoane A, Serradesanferm A, Soriano Izquierdo A, Vazquez Sequeiros E; Spanish Society of Gastroenterology; Spanish Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Working Group. Clinical practice guidelines: quality of colonoscopy in colorectal cancer screening. Endoscopy. 2012 Apr;44(4):444-51. doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1306690. Epub 2012 Mar 21. No abstract available.

    PubMed 22438159
  • ASGE Technology Committee; Mamula P, Adler DG, Conway JD, Diehl DL, Farraye FA, Kantsevoy SV, Kaul V, Kethu SR, Kwon RS, Rodriguez SA, Tierney WM. Colonoscopy preparation. Gastrointest Endosc. 2009 Jun;69(7):1201-9. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2009.01.035. No abstract available.

    PubMed 19481646
  • Lorenzo-Zuniga V, Moreno-de-Vega V, Boix J. [Preparation for colonoscopy: types of scales and cleaning products]. Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2012 Aug;104(8):426-31. doi: 10.4321/s1130-01082012000800006. Spanish.

    PubMed 23039803
  • Nyberg C, Hendel J, Nielsen OH. The safety of osmotically acting cathartics in colonic cleansing. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2010 Oct;7(10):557-64. doi: 10.1038/nrgastro.2010.136. Epub 2010 Aug 24.

    PubMed 20736921
  • Chiu HM, Lin JT, Wang HP, Lee YC, Wu MS. The impact of colon preparation timing on colonoscopic detection of colorectal neoplasms--a prospective endoscopist-blinded randomized trial. Am J Gastroenterol. 2006 Dec;101(12):2719-25. doi: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2006.00868.x. Epub 2006 Oct 6.

    PubMed 17026559
  • Parra-Blanco A, Nicolas-Perez D, Gimeno-Garcia A, Grosso B, Jimenez A, Ortega J, Quintero E. The timing of bowel preparation before colonoscopy determines the quality of cleansing, and is a significant factor contributing to the detection of flat lesions: a randomized study. World J Gastroenterol. 2006 Oct 14;12(38):6161-6. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i38.6161.

    PubMed 17036388
  • Hassan C, Bretthauer M, Kaminski MF, Polkowski M, Rembacken B, Saunders B, Benamouzig R, Holme O, Green S, Kuiper T, Marmo R, Omar M, Petruzziello L, Spada C, Zullo A, Dumonceau JM; European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Bowel preparation for colonoscopy: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) guideline. Endoscopy. 2013;45(2):142-50. doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1326186. Epub 2013 Jan 18.

    PubMed 23335011
  • Enestvedt BK, Tofani C, Laine LA, Tierney A, Fennerty MB. 4-Liter split-dose polyethylene glycol is superior to other bowel preparations, based on systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2012 Nov;10(11):1225-31. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.08.029. Epub 2012 Aug 30.

    PubMed 22940741
  • Corporaal S, Kleibeuker JH, Koornstra JJ. Low-volume PEG plus ascorbic acid versus high-volume PEG as bowel preparation for colonoscopy. Scand J Gastroenterol. 2010 Nov;45(11):1380-6. doi: 10.3109/00365521003734158. Epub 2010 Jul 5.

    PubMed 20602568
  • Ell C, Fischbach W, Bronisch HJ, Dertinger S, Layer P, Runzi M, Schneider T, Kachel G, Gruger J, Kollinger M, Nagell W, Goerg KJ, Wanitschke R, Gruss HJ. Randomized trial of low-volume PEG solution versus standard PEG + electrolytes for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol. 2008 Apr;103(4):883-93. doi: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2007.01708.x. Epub 2008 Jan 11.

    PubMed 18190651
  • Gentile M, De Rosa M, Cestaro G, Forestieri P. 2 L PEG plus ascorbic acid versus 4 L PEG plus simethicon for colonoscopy preparation: a randomized single-blind clinical trial. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2013 Jun;23(3):276-80. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0b013e31828e389d.

    PubMed 23751992
  • Marmo R, Rotondano G, Riccio G, Marone A, Bianco MA, Stroppa I, Caruso A, Pandolfo N, Sansone S, Gregorio E, D'Alvano G, Procaccio N, Capo P, Marmo C, Cipolletta L. Effective bowel cleansing before colonoscopy: a randomized study of split-dosage versus non-split dosage regimens of high-volume versus low-volume polyethylene glycol solutions. Gastrointest Endosc. 2010 Aug;72(2):313-20. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2010.02.048. Epub 2010 Jun 19.

    PubMed 20561621

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Polyethylene glycol 4000 and Macrogol 3350 plus ascorbic acid in people with Colonoscopy Preparation, run by Fundación Canaria Rafael Clavijo para la Investigación Biomédica at 1 site in Spain.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Jun 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Spain. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Colon cleansing (time frame: 30 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02073552, which also lists 23 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Jun 2016.

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