Chew gum or walk for a better colonoscopy?
NCT ID NCT06192394
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested if chewing gum or walking before a colonoscopy helps clean the bowel better and makes patients more satisfied. 168 adults were split into three groups: standard prep, gum chewing, or walking. The goal was to see if these simple activities improve the quality of bowel preparation and comfort.
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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