COLONOSCOPY

This study looked at whether chewing gum or taking a short walk before a colonoscopy can improve how clean the bowel gets and how satisfied patients feel. 168 adults were split into three groups: standard prep, gum chewing, or walking. The goal is to find simple, drug-free ways t…

This study tested whether using a smartphone app to guide bowel preparation leads to better results than standard instructions. 488 adults scheduled for a colonoscopy were randomly assigned to receive either app-based education or usual care. The goal was to see if the app helped…

This study looked at whether drinking two bottles of a high-energy nutritional supplement during colonoscopy preparation can reduce hunger without harming the quality of the bowel cleanse. 299 adults scheduled for a colonoscopy took part. The goal was to see if the drink helps wi…

This study tested if a doctor's calming and encouraging words during a colonoscopy (done without sedation) can help reduce pain and anxiety. 102 adults took part, with half receiving positive verbal suggestions and the other half receiving standard care. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested whether a simple meditation technique, called visualized meditation, could help people feel less anxious and experience less pain during their first colonoscopy. 72 adults were guided through calming mental images before and during the procedure. The goal was to…

This study tested whether doing a colonoscopy within 2 hours or between 2-4 hours after finishing a bowel-cleansing drink leads to better colon cleaning. 148 adults getting a painless colonoscopy drank a magnesium sulfate solution and had stomach ultrasounds to check when their s…

This study looked at 139 children having a colonoscopy to measure how much CMV virus was in their gut tissue and blood. The goal was to find better ways to detect CMV colitis, especially in kids with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers compared different tests to see wh…

This study looked at 679 adults to find out which factors make a colonoscopy without sedation more painful. The goal was to create a tool that helps doctors predict pain before the procedure, so they can take steps to reduce it. The research did not test any new treatment, but in…

This study looked at whether the time of year affects how well the bowel is cleaned before a colonoscopy. Researchers observed 1,000 adults having the procedure and compared bowel preparation quality across seasons. No new treatments or tests were given—just standard care. The go…

This study looked at 164 adults aged 65 and older who had a colonoscopy with sedation. Researchers wanted to see if frailty and the type of sedative used (propofol or dexmedetomidine) affected thinking and memory after the procedure. Participants took a simple mental test before …