Gum chewing and walking may make colonoscopy prep easier
NCT ID NCT06192394
First seen Jan 19, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested whether 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 exercise. Researchers measured bowel cleanliness and patient comfort. The goal is to find simple ways to improve colonoscopy quality and screening for colorectal cancer.
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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