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NCT05396144 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Can Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) be Used as a Sedative for GI Endoscopy Procedures?

A Phase 4 study of Colonoscopy and Endoscopy, sponsored by Stanford University.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
100
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT05396144: Recruiting Phase 4 study of Colonoscopy and Endoscopy, sponsored by Stanford University.

NCT05396144 is a Phase 4 study of Colonoscopy and Endoscopy that is actively recruiting participants, run by Stanford University. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, below the 497-participant average among 20 other Colonoscopy trials with a reported enrollment target (80% 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

NCT05396144, a Phase 4 study of Colonoscopy and Endoscopy, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Stanford University.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
100 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Nitrous oxide (commonly known as 'laughing gas') is often used during dental and other outpatient procedures, because it is easy to administer, is short-acting and rapidly clears from the body following the procedure. The investigators hypothesize that use of Nitrous oxide during GI endoscopy may enhance patient comfort during the procedure and speed-up post-procedure recovery, while minimizing the fatigue and mental fogginess some patients report the day after receiving standard sedative and narcotic drugs used routinely for the procedure. The investigators are interested in determining if adding Nitrous Oxide to commonly used sedation drugs will decrease fatigue, mental fogginess, and nausea/vomiting, as well as determine when the patient felt fully recovered from the effects of all sedatives given for the procedure.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Nitrous oxide

Study Locations (1)

California

  • Stanford University Hospital - Stanford

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 100 participants
Start Date 2024-05-01
Est. Completion 2025-01-01
Phase Phase 4
Stanford University

1,744 total trials

What NCT05396144 shows while recruiting

NCT05396144 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 100 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 497-participant average among 20 other Colonoscopy trials with a reported enrollment target (80% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with Colonoscopy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Nitrous oxide is the first listed.

NCT05396144 reports a single indexed study location in California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05396144 about?

NCT05396144 is a clinical study titled "Can Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) be Used as a Sedative for GI Endoscopy Procedures?". Nitrous oxide (commonly known as 'laughing gas') is often used during dental and other outpatient procedures, because it is easy to administer, is short-acting and rapidly clears from the body following the procedure. The investigators hypothesize that use of Nitrous oxide during GI endoscopy may e...

What is the current status of trial NCT05396144?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2024-05-01. Estimated completion is 2025-01-01.

What conditions does trial NCT05396144 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Colonoscopy, Endoscopy.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05396144?

The interventions under investigation include: Nitrous oxide (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05396144?

This trial is sponsored by Stanford University, which has 1,744 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT05396144 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 NCT05396144's enrollment target sits among peer trials

100 18th of 20 higher than 3 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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