Hunger relief during colonoscopy prep? study tests nutritional supplement
NCT ID NCT05088408
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether taking two bottles of a high-energy nutritional supplement (Resource® Energy Apricot) during colonoscopy bowel preparation could reduce hunger without harming the quality of the colon lining view. 299 adults scheduled for a colonoscopy took the supplement along with their usual clear-liquid prep. Researchers measured how well the colon could be seen and how hungry participants felt.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Resource® Energy Apricot (high-energy nutritional supplement)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could make colonoscopy preparation more comfortable by reducing hunger, without compromising the doctor's ability to see the colon clearly.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results are preliminary. The supplement is not transparent, so it might still affect visualization quality.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clínica de Gastroenterologia
Coimbra, Coimbra District, 3000-098, Portugal
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