Could colonoscopy prep become a pill instead of a gallon of liquid?

NCT ID NCT07700277

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether the powder used to clean the bowel before a colonoscopy can be taken as vegan capsules instead of mixing it into a liquid drink. Adults aged 18 to 75 who have had a prior colonoscopy will swallow many capsules with clear fluids. Researchers will check if people can complete the capsule regimen, if it cleans the bowel well enough, and if it is safe and tolerable.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: bowel preparation powders (Pico-Salax or Bi-PegLyte) in vegan capsules
What this could lead to: If successful, this could make bowel preparation for colonoscopy easier and more tolerable by replacing unpleasant liquid with capsules.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-phase pilot study, so results may not confirm effectiveness or tolerability in larger groups. Swallowing many large capsules may still be difficult for some.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bowel dysfunction intestinal disorder large intestine disorder

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LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDER TOLERANCE

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