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.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic Weston

    Weston, Florida, 33331, United States