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NCT02117232 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effectiveness and Safety of the Colonoscopy With "Visualization" Balloon
A NA study, sponsored by Mercy Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 216
- Enrollment target
NCT02117232: Completed NA study, sponsored by Mercy Medical Center.
NCT02117232 is a NA study that has completed, run by Mercy Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 216 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (85% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02117232, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Mercy Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 216 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Colonoscopy has become the "gold standard" in detection of colonic polyps and colon cancer. However, colonoscopy causes significant abdominal discomfort and abdominal pain during and after the procedure, requiring intravenous sedation and use of analgesics. The discomfort and pain are mostly caused by air insufflation and intubation difficulties during advancement of the colonoscope in order the reach the cecum. Study Hypothesis: Use of the "Visualization" Balloon will facilitate advancement of the colonoscope and will eliminate the need for colonic distention with the air or CO2, which can shortened the length of the procedure, reduce patient's discomfort and can decrease amount of sedatives and analgesics used during colonoscopy.
Primary Outcome
Time required to reach cecum
Interventions
- DEVICE Visualization balloon
- DEVICE Traditional CO2 insufflation colonoscopy
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 216 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-12 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02117232 record still lists
NCT02117232 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 216 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (85% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Visualization balloon is the first listed.
NCT02117232 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02117232 about?
NCT02117232 is a clinical study titled "Effectiveness and Safety of the Colonoscopy With "Visualization" Balloon". Colonoscopy has become the "gold standard" in detection of colonic polyps and colon cancer. However, colonoscopy causes significant abdominal discomfort and abdominal pain during and after the procedure, requiring intravenous sedation and use of analgesics. The discomfort and pain are mostly caused ...
What is the current status of trial NCT02117232?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 216 participants. The study started on 2014-03. Estimated completion is 2017-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02117232?
The interventions under investigation include: Visualization balloon (DEVICE), Traditional CO2 insufflation colonoscopy (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02117232?
This trial is sponsored by Mercy Medical Center, which has 13 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02117232's enrollment target sits among peer trials
216 485th of 2000 higher than 1,514 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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