Timing matters: study tests best miralax stop time before anesthesia
NCT ID NCT07616908
First seen Jun 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at how long before anesthesia children should stop taking Miralax for colonoscopy prep. Researchers will measure stomach contents and bowel cleanliness in 200 children who stop Miralax 1, 2, 3, or 4 hours before anesthesia. The goal is to find the safest timing to reduce risk of aspiration while keeping the bowel clean.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Miralax (polyethylene glycol)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors determine the safest time to stop Miralax before anesthesia, reducing aspiration risk while maintaining good bowel prep.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study (200 participants) focused on measurement, not treatment. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.