COLONOSCOPY

This study tested whether a smartphone app with video instructions helps patients prepare their bowels better for a colonoscopy than standard paper instructions. Nearly 500 patients were randomly assigned to use the app or get standard education. The goal was to see which method …

This study tested whether chewing gum or doing light walking exercises could improve the quality of bowel preparation before a colonoscopy, compared to standard preparation alone. Researchers enrolled 168 adults and randomly assigned them to either chew gum, walk, or follow stand…

This study tested if drinking a high-energy nutritional supplement could help people feel less hungry while preparing for a colonoscopy. Researchers compared two groups of 299 total patients: one group followed the standard clear-liquid diet, and the other group also drank two bo…

This study tested whether watching a guided meditation video could help patients feel less anxious and experience less pain during a colonoscopy. Researchers enrolled 72 adults who were having the procedure for the first time. They compared the experiences of patients who watched…

This study tested whether a doctor's positive and encouraging words could make a colonoscopy less painful and scary for patients who choose not to use sedation. Researchers compared two groups: one where the doctor used supportive phrases during the procedure and one with no spec…

This study aimed to understand how two common sedation drugs affect short-term memory and thinking in adults 65 and older after a colonoscopy. Researchers observed 164 patients, comparing the effects of propofol versus dexmedetomidine. They tested cognitive function before the pr…

This study aimed to understand how common the Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is in the intestines of children, especially those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like Crohn's or colitis. Researchers tested tissue and blood samples from 139 children who were already scheduled for a col…

This study aims to create a tool that predicts which patients are likely to feel pain during a colonoscopy done without sedation. Researchers will collect information from 679 patients to identify factors linked to pain and build a more accurate prediction model. The goal is to h…

This study looked at whether the time of year affects how well people prepare their bowels for a colonoscopy. Researchers observed 1,000 patients getting their standard colonoscopy prep and procedure. They compared the cleanliness of the bowel across different seasons to see if w…

This study aimed to find the best waiting time after drinking a bowel-cleansing solution to get the cleanest colon for a painless colonoscopy. Researchers used ultrasound scans to check when patients' stomachs were empty after the prep drink, then performed the colonoscopy. They …