Small study pinpoints ideal sedation dose for colonoscopy
NCT ID NCT07166640
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study aimed to find the right dose of propofol needed to insert a colonoscope comfortably in 27 adults aged 18-65. Researchers adjusted the dose up or down based on each patient's response, using a standard method. The goal was to determine the dose that works for half of patients, helping guide sedation during colonoscopies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- propofol
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors use the right amount of propofol for colonoscopies, making the procedure more comfortable and safer for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 27 people, so the results may not apply to everyone. It only looks at dosing for one specific moment in the procedure.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Health Sciences Kocaeli City Hospital
Kocaeli, Izmit, 41100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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