Gum chewing could ease colonoscopy prep, study says
NCT ID NCT07320989
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether chewing sugar-free gum during bowel preparation for colonoscopy can reduce discomfort and improve satisfaction. About 100 adults aged 45-75 will chew gum before and after their prep solution. The goal is to see if this simple trick helps more people complete the screening comfortably.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- chewing sugar-free gum
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this simple, low-cost habit could make bowel preparation easier to tolerate, helping more people complete colonoscopy screening.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 participants. The gum may not improve tolerance or satisfaction, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UMMC Midtown - Outpatient Endoscopy Center
Towson, Maryland, 21204, United States
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