Can reusable water make colonoscopy cleaner and greener?

NCT ID NCT06688955

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study checks if using specially controlled water in reusable bottles during colonoscopy stays free of bacteria from the patient's gut. Researchers will test water samples after each procedure in 40 adults. If the water remains clean, it could lead to a more eco-friendly and safe practice.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • CHU de Bordeaux - Hôpital haut Lévêque

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    Pessac, France

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

bacteriologically controlled water

What this could lead to

If successful, this could support a safer, more eco-friendly practice for colonoscopy by using reusable water bottles instead of single-use ones.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early study with only 40 participants, focused on safety rather than treatment. It may not prove the water is always safe in all settings.

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.