New oxygen technique may reduce breathing problems during colonoscopy

NCT ID NCT07515755

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Utah Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test three ways of giving oxygen to 280 adults during colonoscopy sedation: standard continuous flow, breath-synchronized pulses via the Sovant device, and CPAP. Researchers will track how often patients have breathing pauses or low oxygen levels. The goal is to find which method keeps patients safest during the procedure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Breath-synchronized oxygen (Sovant device) and CPAP
What this could lead to: If successful, this could identify a safer way to give oxygen during colonoscopy sedation, reducing breathing complications.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage observational study, not testing a new treatment. Results may not apply to other procedures or patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Airway Obstruction Apnea sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION APNEA (CENTRAL AND OBSTRUCTIVE) OXYGEN DESATURATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Utah South Jordan Health Center - Endoscopy

South Jordan, Utah, 84009, United States

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