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New tool could make colonoscopies safer and less painful

NCT ID NCT07228715

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Second Hospital of Jilin University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at 2000 adults having painless colonoscopy to find a better way to measure how hard it is to insert the scope. Currently, the time to reach the end of the colon (CIT) is used, but it can be affected by the doctor's skill and equipment. Researchers will test three statistical methods to standardize CIT, aiming to create a more objective measure that links to patient symptoms like pain and bloating. The goal is to improve how doctors plan and perform colonoscopies.

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 successful, this could give doctors a more reliable tool to predict and manage difficult colonoscopies, potentially reducing patient discomfort and complications.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The new indicator may not prove more useful than current methods, and results may not apply to all hospitals or equipment.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 2,000 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2025

Expected to finish

Apr 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients who undergo colonoscopy at the Second Hospital of Jilin University

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who voluntarily undergo colonoscopy Exclusion Criteria: * patients who failed to complete the colonoscopy

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The difficulty of colonoscopy insertion

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Center, The Second Hospital of Jilin University

    Changchun, Jilin, 130000, China