Colonoscope showdown: pediatric vs adult in obese patients
NCT ID NCT06776913
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed trial compared pediatric and adult colonoscopes in 244 obese patients (BMI >30) undergoing screening colonoscopy. The goal was to see which scope reaches the cecum faster and more reliably without needing to switch devices. Results could help doctors choose the best tool for this group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- colonoscope (device)
- What this could lead to
- If pediatric colonoscopes prove faster and more effective, doctors may adopt them as the preferred tool for colonoscopies in obese patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study focused on procedure time and success, not long-term health outcomes. Results may not apply to all obese patients or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cleveland Clinic Weston
Weston, Florida, 33331, United States
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