Gum chewing may ease colonoscopy prep discomfort
NCT ID NCT07320989
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tests if chewing sugar-free gum during colonoscopy bowel preparation helps reduce nausea, bloating, and discomfort. About 100 adults scheduled for a colonoscopy will either chew gum or not while taking their prep drink. The goal is to see if this simple trick makes the process more tolerable and improves satisfaction.
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UMMC Midtown - Outpatient Endoscopy Center
Towson, Maryland, 21204, United States
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