Timing miralax before anesthesia: new study aims to find the sweet spot
NCT ID NCT07616908
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study will look at 200 children having both an endoscopy and colonoscopy. Researchers want to find out if stopping Miralax (a bowel prep laxative) 1, 2, 3, or 4 hours before anesthesia affects how much liquid stays in the stomach or how clean the colon is. The goal is to improve safety and effectiveness of bowel preparation in kids.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Miralax (polyethylene glycol)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors determine the safest time to stop giving Miralax before anesthesia, reducing the risk of aspiration while still ensuring a clean colon for colonoscopy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (200 participants) that only looks at stomach volume and bowel cleanliness, not directly at patient safety outcomes. Results may not apply to children with other health conditions.
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