Safety, Efficacy, and Tolerance of Pico-Salax for Colon Cleansing Prior to Colonoscopy in an Elderly Population

April 2, 2024 updated by: Lawrence Charles Hookey, Queen's University
This study aims to further define the appropriate population for Pico-Salax, a purgative used prior to colonoscopy. Patients over the age of 70 years with normal renal function scheduled for colonoscopy will receive Pico-Salax and have pre and post preparation bloodwork and electrocardiograms (ECGs).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

50

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

70 years and older (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

patients older than 70 scheduled for colonoscopy

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • >70 years

Exclusion Criteria:

  • renal dysfunction
  • congestive heart failure
  • ileus

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

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
elderly patients
patients older than 70 years with normal renal function

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
serum electrolyte changes pre and post preparation
Time Frame: 2 months
2 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Queen's University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Lawrence Hookey, MD, Queen's University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 19, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 20, 2009

First Posted (Estimated)

May 21, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 3, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 2, 2024

Last Verified

April 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Hookey Picosalax Elderly Trial

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