Chewing gum may ease colonoscopy prep discomfort

NCT ID NCT07320989

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looks at whether chewing sugar-free gum during colonoscopy bowel preparation can help people feel less nausea, bloating, and discomfort. About 100 adults aged 45-75 scheduled for a colonoscopy will either chew gum or not during their prep. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost trick makes the process more tolerable and encourages more people to complete their screening.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UMMC Midtown - Outpatient Endoscopy Center

    Towson, Maryland, 21204, United States

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