New drink could make colonoscopy prep easier for young children

NCT ID NCT04113382

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study compares two bowel-cleansing drinks in 30 children aged 2 to 8 who need a colonoscopy. One group gets CLENPIQ, a ready-to-drink solution, and the other gets MIRALAX, a powder mixed with water. The goal is to see which one cleans the colon better and is safer for kids.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: CLENPIQ (sodium picosulfate, magnesium oxide, citric acid) and MIRALAX (polyethylene glycol 3350)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a more convenient, pre-mixed bowel prep option for young children needing a colonoscopy.
What could go wrong: This is an early-phase trial with only 30 children, so results may not apply to all kids. Both drugs can cause side effects like nausea or dehydration.

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BOWEL PREPARATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ferring Investigational Site
RECRUITING

Mobile, Alabama, 36604, United States
Ferring Investigational Site
RECRUITING

San Diego, California, 92123, United States
Ferring Investigational Site
RECRUITING

Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
Ferring Investigational Site
RECRUITING

Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
Ferring Investigational Site
WITHDRAWN

The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States

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