Comparison of Adenoma Detection Rate Among Water, Carbon Dioxide and Air Methods of Minimal Sedation Colonoscopy

January 28, 2016 updated by: Loma Linda University

Water Infusion and Carbon Dioxide Insufflation Versus Air Insufflation Versus Air Insufflation Techniques in Screening Colonoscopies in the United States: A Comparative Study Evaluating Safety, Efficacy and Adenoma Detection Rate (ADR)

The purpose of this study is to determine which of the methods of colonoscopy viz. water insufflation or air insufflation or carbon dioxide insufflation is better in detecting the adenomas in colon and also which of these methods is best tolerated by patients.

Hypothesis: the investigators hypothesize that in patients undergoing first time screening colonoscopy a higher Adenoma Detection Rate will be found in the proximal colon in the group randomized to the water method compared to those randomized to the air or CO2 insufflation methods

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Significance:

ADR is an independent predictor of risk of post screening colonoscopy colon cancer. A simple method solely controlled by the colonoscopist that enhances proximal ADR holds the promise of rectifying some of the unresolved shortcomings of screening colonoscopy in failing to reduce the occurrence of post screening incident cancers in the proximal colon and the associated cancer mortality.

Hypotheses & Specific Aims:

Primary Hypothesis:

In patients undergoing first time screening a higher ADR will be found in the proximal colon in those randomized to the water method compared to those randomized to the air method or CO2 method.

Secondary Hypotheses:

The examination method but not co-variables, procedure-related or patient-centered outcomes, is an independent predictor of proximal colon ADR.

Specific Aims:

This is a prospective, randomized, single-blinded controlled study to compare the study (water) and control 1 (air) method and control 2 (CO2 method) to aid insertion of the colonoscope. The proximal colon ADR, total ADR, co-variables, procedure-related and patient-centered outcomes and adverse event during and within 30 days of colonoscopy will be recorded and compared between the study and control methods.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

450

Phase

  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • California
      • Loma Linda, California, United States, 92354
        • Loma Linda University Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Asymptomatic patients with average risk for colorectal cancer, who are scheduled for first-time screening colonoscopy, will be enrolled.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • decline to be randomized
  • unable to give consent
  • non-screening (surveillance or diagnostic) colonoscopy
  • current participation in other colonoscopy studies
  • a medical condition that could increase the risk associated with colonoscopy
  • pregnancy
  • those with a known family history of polyposis syndromes or a family history of colon cancer

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Screening
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Water Insufflation
Colonoscopy using water insufflation
colonoscopy using different methods of insufflation
Active Comparator: Carbon dioxide insufflation
Colonoscopy using carbon dioxide insufflation
colonoscopy using different methods of insufflation
Active Comparator: Air insufflation
Colonoscopy using air insufflation
colonoscopy using different methods of insufflation

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Adenoma Detection Rate, proximal colon and total
Time Frame: Day 1, At time of colonoscopy
The number of adenomas detected in proximal colon and total number of adenomas detected during the procedure will be compared between the three methods
Day 1, At time of colonoscopy

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Pain scores
Time Frame: during and immediately after colonoscopy on day 1
Visual Analog Scales will be used to calculate the pain scores based on the discomfort/pain experienced by the patient
during and immediately after colonoscopy on day 1
Sedation requirements
Time Frame: Collected at Day 1, during the procedure
The amount of sedation required to complete the patient's colonoscopy.
Collected at Day 1, during the procedure

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Patient overall satisfaction score
Time Frame: immediately after colonoscopy on day 1
patient satisfaction will be scored on a Visual Analog Scale
immediately after colonoscopy on day 1

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Kendrick Che, DO, Loma Linda University Medical Center
  • Study Chair: Terrence Lewis, MD, Loma Linda University Medical Center
  • Study Chair: Michael Walter, MD, Loma Linda University Medical Center

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 27, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 31, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

February 1, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 1, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 28, 2016

Last Verified

September 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 5130003
  • LLUMCGI2013 (Other Identifier: Loma Linda University)

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