COLONOSCOPY

This study tested whether a simple visualized meditation technique could help people feel less anxious, experience less pain, and be more comfortable during their first colonoscopy. 72 adults took part. The approach involved guiding patients through calming mental images before a…

This study tested if a doctor's calm, positive words during a colonoscopy (done without sedation) can lower patients' pain and anxiety. Over 100 adults were split into two groups: one heard encouraging phrases like "You're doing great," while the other had standard care. The goal…

This study tested whether using a smartphone app to guide bowel preparation before a colonoscopy leads to better results than standard instructions. 488 adults were randomly assigned to either use the app or receive usual education. Both groups followed the same diet and took the…

This study tested whether drinking two bottles of a high-energy nutritional supplement during colonoscopy preparation can reduce hunger without harming the quality of the bowel cleanse. 299 adults scheduled for a colonoscopy took part. Researchers measured how clean the colon was…

This study tested whether chewing gum or walking before a colonoscopy helps clean the bowel better and makes patients more satisfied. 168 adults were split into three groups: standard prep, gum chewing, or walking exercise. Researchers measured bowel cleanliness and patient comfo…

This study looked at 164 adults aged 65 and older who had a colonoscopy with sedation. Researchers wanted to see if frailty and the type of sedative used (propofol or dexmedetomidine) affected thinking and memory after the procedure. Participants took a simple mental test before …

This study looked at 139 children having a colonoscopy to measure how much CMV virus was in their gut tissue and blood. Some children had inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or colitis) and some did not. The goal was to understand when CMV is present and how best to detect it, us…

This study looked at 148 people getting a painless colonoscopy to find the best waiting time after finishing their bowel prep drink. Researchers used ultrasound to check when the stomach was empty, then compared doing the colonoscopy within 2 hours versus waiting 2-4 hours. The g…

This study looked at 1000 adults having a colonoscopy to see if the time of year affects how well the bowel is cleaned beforehand. Researchers compared bowel preparation quality across different seasons using a standard scoring system. The goal was simply to observe if seasonal c…

This study looked at 679 adults to find out what makes some people feel more pain during a colonoscopy without sedation. The goal was to create a tool that helps doctors predict who might be in pain, so they can take steps to make the procedure more comfortable. The research only…