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NCT00671177 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Clinical Evaluation of Water Immersion Colonoscopy Insertion Technique

A NA study of Colonoscopy and Endoscopy, sponsored by VA Palo Alto Health Care System.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
229
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00671177: Completed NA study of Colonoscopy and Endoscopy, sponsored by VA Palo Alto Health Care System.

NCT00671177 is a NA study of Colonoscopy and Endoscopy that has completed, run by VA Palo Alto Health Care System. The registered enrollment target is 229 participants, below the 490-participant average among 20 other Colonoscopy trials with a reported enrollment target (53% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00671177, a NA study of Colonoscopy and Endoscopy, has completed, sponsored by VA Palo Alto Health Care System.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
229 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Recent studies indicate that infusing 300 milliliters of water (in lieu of air) into the rectum and left colon through the colonoscope as it is being inserted during a colonoscopy examination can allow easier endoscope advancement. This method may prevent stretching of the colon, and ultimately reduce pain induced during colonoscopy. Improvements in patient comfort and cooperation, may increase the efficiency and success rate of complete colonoscopy. The purpose of the study is to test the efficacy of the water immersion technique in patients colonoscopy.

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE water immersion colonoscopy
  • PROCEDURE standard air colonoscopy

Study Locations (1)

California

  • VA Palo Alto Health Care System - Palo Alto

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 229 participants
Start Date 2007-09
Est. Completion 2008-06
Phase NA
VA Palo Alto Health Care System

34 total trials

What the finished NCT00671177 record still lists

NCT00671177 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 229 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 490-participant average among 20 other Colonoscopy trials with a reported enrollment target (53% lower).

The record links to 4 conditions, with Colonoscopy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which water immersion colonoscopy is the first listed.

NCT00671177 reports a single indexed study location in California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00671177 about?

NCT00671177 is a clinical study titled "Clinical Evaluation of Water Immersion Colonoscopy Insertion Technique". Recent studies indicate that infusing 300 milliliters of water (in lieu of air) into the rectum and left colon through the colonoscope as it is being inserted during a colonoscopy examination can allow easier endoscope advancement. This method may prevent stretching of the colon, and ultimately redu...

What is the current status of trial NCT00671177?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 229 participants. The study started on 2007-09. Estimated completion is 2008-06.

What conditions does trial NCT00671177 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Disease, Digestive System.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00671177?

The interventions under investigation include: water immersion colonoscopy (PROCEDURE), standard air colonoscopy (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00671177?

This trial is sponsored by VA Palo Alto Health Care System, which has 34 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00671177 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT00671177's enrollment target sits among peer trials

229 11th of 20 higher than 10 of 20 other Colonoscopy trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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