Study tests whether lying on your left side makes colonoscopy faster and safer

NCT ID NCT06664762

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at 144 adults having a colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening. Researchers randomly assigned participants to lie either on their left side or on their back during the procedure to see which position allowed the doctor to reach the end of the colon faster and detect more polyps. The goal is to make colonoscopy more efficient and comfortable without added risk or cost.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If one position proves faster or safer, it could become the standard for colonoscopy, improving patient comfort and screening efficiency.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not apply broadly. The outcome is about procedure optimization, not a new treatment.

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COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Antigüo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara "Fray Antonio Alcalde"

Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44200, Mexico
IMSS Hospital General Regional 220 "José Vicente Villada"

México, Toluca de Lerdo, 50150, Mexico
Nuevo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara "Juan I. Menchaca"

Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44340, Mexico

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