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AnemiaNCT02635217

Same Day Bidirectional Endoscopies - Does the Sequence of Procedures or Choice of Insufflator Matter?

A study testing Carbon dioxide insufflation, room air insufflation and EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) before Colonoscopy in people with Anemia and Colon Polyps, run by Queen's University at 1 site in Canada.

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

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Trial summary

Upper endoscopies (Esophagogastroduodenoscopies-EGDs) as well as a lower endoscopies (Colonoscopies) are routinely performed by gastroenterologists to assess the lining of patients' upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts using a video endoscope (a long tube with a video camera on the end). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Anemia, Colon Polyps
What is being tested?
Carbon dioxide insufflation, room air insufflation and EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) before Colonoscopy
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
200 participants
Where
1 siteCanada
Study dates
Jan 2016to Dec 2017
Phase
Interventional
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • any patient with a clinical indication for receiving same day bi-directional endoscopies.

Who cannot join

  • prior bowel or gastrointestinal surgery(s) (exception: appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair)
  • known obstructive or cancerous lesions,
  • active inflammatory bowel disease,
  • hereditary polyposis syndromes,
  • allergies to fentanyl and/or midazolam (SOC endoscopy sedatives),
  • difficulties with communication or conditions affecting ability to provide informed consent,
  • neurologic conditions that affect breathing (e.g. GBS, ALS or myasthenia gravis),

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Canada1 site
  • Hotel Dieu Hospital

    Kingston, Ontario, K7L 5G2

Other trials in Canada

About this study

Upper endoscopies (Esophagogastroduodenoscopies-EGDs) as well as a lower endoscopies (Colonoscopies) are routinely performed by gastroenterologists to assess the lining of patients' upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts using a video endoscope (a long tube with a video camera on the end). An EGD is performed to examine the upper digestive tract to look for areas of inflammation, ulcerations, or other abnormalities in the swallowing tube, stomach, or duodenal lining. Similarly, a colonoscopy is performed to directly visualize the large bowel for polyps, inflammation, or other abnormalities in the lower bowel lining.

During these procedures, room air is routinely used to insufflate (expand/inflate the stomach and the colon) to allow for better viewing of the lining of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts; however, recently the use of carbon dioxide (CO2) (instead of air) has been shown to possibly have less post-procedure patient discomfort. Additionally, when both procedures are performed in the same day, it is currently unknown as to which sequence of procedures is better overall -whether to perform the EGD before colonoscopy or vice versa.

The overall aim of our research is to compare patients' comfort, total amount of sedation used, and overall satisfaction with the procedures between four randomly allocated groups, to see which method of insufflation and which procedural sequence is better when both procedures need to be performed in the same day. We hypothesize that in patients requiring same day endoscopies, performing an EGD prior to Colonoscopy with carbon dioxide (CO2) used as an insufflator is the best tolerated sequence associated with decreased sedation use and increased patient satisfaction/comfort.

Read the detailed description

Same day bi-directional endoscopies (EGD-esophagogastro-duodenoscopies and colonoscopies) are routinely performed in endoscopy units. Little however is known if the order of sequence of the two procedures (i.e. EGD (upper endoscopy) before colonoscopy (lower endoscopy) or vice-versa) is of any consequence. Those who favor performing EGDs prior to colonoscopies (EGD first approach) argue that the sedation necessary for EGD is then carried over to the colonoscopy and thus allows for a better tolerated colonoscopy. Additionally, abdominal bloating caused by insufflation of air during colonoscopy could lead to reduced tolerance of the subsequent EGD. Others however, argue that the gaseous distention of the small intestine caused by performing the EGD first leads to a more difficult and uncomfortable colonoscopy thereafter, likely due to a mechanical effect of air migrating to the proximal colon. Studies comparing procedural sequences in same day endoscopies have revealed conflicting results to date.

Some studies show that using the EGD first approach before allows for better procedural quality, decreased overall patient discomfort, less sedation, and a much higher chance of determining the diagnosis in the undifferentiated patient (e.g. occult GI bleeding). Other studies either show no difference in overall patient discomfort and satisfaction between both procedures, or even preference for colonoscopy before EGD. While some of these studies use moderate sedation, others use no sedation at all making generalization of these results difficult.

The use of carbon dioxide (CO2) for insufflation during upper and lower endoscopies has recently become popular over traditionally used room air, especially after studies revealed lesser post-procedure patient discomfort with the use of CO2. Whether its use affects the preferred sequence of procedures is still unknown.

Institutional variation across Canada regarding the sequence of procedures for same day bidirectional endoscopies is currently based on a combination of personal preferences and the few studies available. Given the absence of any formal guidelines in this area, we undertake the current study to test the hypothesis: In patients requiring same day bi-directional endoscopies, performing an EGD prior to Colonoscopy with carbon dioxide (CO2) used as an insufflator is the best tolerated sequence associated with decreased sedation use and increased patient satisfaction/comfort.

Conditions
Anemia, Colon Polyps
Being tested
Carbon dioxide insufflation, room air insufflation, EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) before Colonoscopy, Colonoscopy before EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
Keywords
Colonoscopy, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Patient satisfaction, Bidirectional endoscopies
Medical subject headings
Anemia, Colonic Polyps, Patient Satisfaction

What participants receive

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

  • Carbon dioxide insufflationDevice

    using an automated carbon dioxide insufflator the gas will be infused on demand during the endoscopies

  • room air insufflationDevice

    using standard care room air will be infused on demand

  • EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) before ColonoscopyProcedure or surgery

    the order of endoscopies will be randomized as well

  • Colonoscopy before EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)Procedure or surgery

Study groups in NCT02635217
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group A1ExperimentalEGD performed before the Colonoscopy with Carbon Dioxide insufflation.
Receives: Device: Carbon dioxide insufflation; Procedure: EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) before Colonoscopy
Group A2ExperimentalEGD performed before the Colonoscopy with room air insufflation.
Receives: Device: room air insufflation; Procedure: EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) before Colonoscopy
Group B1ExperimentalColonoscopy performed before the EGD with Carbon Dioxide insufflation.
Receives: Device: Carbon dioxide insufflation; Procedure: Colonoscopy before EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
Group B2ExperimentalColonoscopy performed before the EGD with room air insufflation.
Receives: Device: room air insufflation; Procedure: Colonoscopy before EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)

What is being measured

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

  1. Overall patient satisfaction

    Validated patient questionnaires administered to patients after both procedures are complete (on Day 0) followed by a recall interview via phone (on Day 7 after the procedures).

    Measured: Day 0 (post procedure)

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. sedation use

    Total sedation calculated as a total cumulative dose administered.

    Measured: day 0 (day of procedure)

  2. patient comfort

    Patient comfort assessed by the nurses during the procedures using previously validated assessment scales.

    Measured: day 0

  3. Patient satisfaction

    Measured: Day 7

Timeline

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

  1. First posted18 Dec 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2016
  3. Primary completionNov 2017
  4. Study completionDec 2017

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 N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
200 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02635217
Sponsor's protocol ID
Bidirectional endoscopy study
Status last verified
May 2018
First submitted
14 Dec 2015
Last updated
9 May 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Cho JH, Kim JH, Lee YC, Song SY, Lee SK. Comparison of procedural sequences in same-day bidirectional endoscopy without benzodiazepine and propofol sedation: starting at the bottom or the top. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2010 May;25(5):899-904. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2009.06157.x.

    PubMed 20546443
  • Zuckerman G, Benitez J. A prospective study of bidirectional endoscopy (colonoscopy and upper endoscopy) in the evaluation of patients with occult gastrointestinal bleeding. Am J Gastroenterol. 1992 Jan;87(1):62-6.

    PubMed 1728127
  • Carter D, Lahat A, Papageorgiou NP, Goldstein S, Eliakim R, Bardan E. Comparison of procedural sequence in same-day consecutive bidirectional endoscopy using moderate sedation: a prospective randomized study. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2014 Mar;48(3):236-40. doi: 10.1097/MCG.0b013e3182a87e5f.

    PubMed 24100751
  • Choi JS, Youn YH, Lee SK, Choi JY, Kim HM, Kim YJ, Han KJ, Cho HG, Song SY, Cho JH. Which should go first during same-day upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy? A randomized prospective study focusing on colonoscopy performance. Surg Endosc. 2013 Jun;27(6):2209-15. doi: 10.1007/s00464-012-2741-2. Epub 2013 Jan 26.

    PubMed 23355152
  • Hsieh YH, Lin HJ, Tseng KC. Which should go first during same-day bidirectional endosocopy with propofol sedation? J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2011 Oct;26(10):1559-64. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2011.06786.x.

    PubMed 21615790
  • Kavitha K, Bharathi R, et. al Same Day Dual Endoscopy: Does the Sequence Matter? Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (abstract) 63.5 (2006) AB 145.

  • Sajid MS, Caswell J, Bhatti MI, Sains P, Baig MK, Miles WF. Carbon dioxide insufflation vs conventional air insufflation for colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of published randomized controlled trials. Colorectal Dis. 2015 Feb;17(2):111-23. doi: 10.1111/codi.12837.

    PubMed 25393051
  • Kurien M, Din S, Dear KL, Elphick DA. Same day bidirectional endoscopy - does the procedural order matter? J Gastrointestin Liver Dis. 2012 Sep;21(3):328. No abstract available.

    PubMed 23012681
  • Rostom A, Ross ED, Dube C, Rutter MD, Lee T, Valori R, Bridges RJ, Pontifex D, Webbink V, Rees C, Brown C, Whetter DH, Kelsey SG, Hilsden RJ. Development and validation of a nurse-assessed patient comfort score for colonoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc. 2013 Feb;77(2):255-61. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2012.10.003.

    PubMed 23317691
  • Munson GW, Van Norstrand MD, O'donnell JJ, Hammes NL, Francis DL. Intraprocedural evaluation of comfort for sedated outpatient upper endoscopy and colonoscopy: the La Crosse (WI) intra-endoscopy sedation comfort score. Gastroenterol Nurs. 2011 Jul-Aug;34(4):296-301. doi: 10.1097/SGA.0b013e3182248777.

    PubMed 21814063
  • Aronchick CA, Lipshutz WH, Wright SH, Dufrayne F, Bergman G. A novel tableted purgative for colonoscopic preparation: efficacy and safety comparisons with Colyte and Fleet Phospho-Soda. Gastrointest Endosc. 2000 Sep;52(3):346-52. doi: 10.1067/mge.2000.108480.

    PubMed 10968848
  • Rostom A, Jolicoeur E. Validation of a new scale for the assessment of bowel preparation quality. Gastrointest Endosc. 2004 Apr;59(4):482-6. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5107(03)02875-x.

    PubMed 15044882

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Carbon dioxide insufflation, room air insufflation and EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) before Colonoscopy in people with Anemia and Colon Polyps, run by Queen's University at 1 site in Canada.

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 1 inclusion and 7 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 9 May 2018. 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 Canada. 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.

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?

Overall patient satisfaction (time frame: Day 0 (post procedure)). 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 NCT02635217, which also lists 12 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 9 May 2018.

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