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A cleaner rectum, a safer surgery? trial pits enema against oral prep

NCT ID NCT05148494

Disease control Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Summary

This trial compares two standard bowel preparation methods—Fleet enema (given rectally) and Pico-Salax (taken orally)—to see which cleans the rectum better before transanal endoscopic surgery. The study includes adults undergoing this surgery at a single center, and measures cleanliness using a modified Ottawa Bowel Prep Scale. The goal is to find the most effective prep to improve visibility and precision during the procedure, potentially leading to safer and more efficient surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Fleet enema (a liquid given rectally) versus Pico-Salax (an oral laxative solution)
What this could lead to
If one method proves better, it could standardize bowel prep for this surgery, potentially improving outcomes and reducing complications.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial, so results may not apply broadly. Both preps have side effects like cramping or discomfort, and the study doesn't measure long-term outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 66 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2022

Expected to finish

Oct 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * undergoing transanal endoscopic surgery at the QEII Health Sciences Center in Halifax by one of the colorectal trained surgeons Exclusion Criteria: * chronic constipation not well controlled with diet or stool softening agents * previous pelvic radiation * inflammatory bowel disease * repeat transanal surgery for the same lesion * patient unable to self-administer enemas * patient unable to tolerate either of the 2 bowel preps due to medical reasons * age over 75 * clear diagnosis of congestive heart failure * daily use of Lasix or similar loop diuretic * chronic steroid use * Transanal Endoscopic Surgery combined with another surgical procedure

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal neoplasm rectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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Colorectal neoplasms Surgery

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Victoria General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2Y9, Canada

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