Colonoscopy's carbon footprint under the microscope
NCT ID NCT07171853
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study measures the carbon footprint of colonoscopy, a common procedure for colorectal cancer screening. Researchers will track CO₂ emissions from equipment, energy use, waste, and reprocessing for 150 patients. The goal is to identify ways to reduce the environmental impact of this essential medical procedure.
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King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
RECRUITINGBangkok, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help make colonoscopy procedures more environmentally friendly by identifying where emissions can be reduced.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study focused on measuring emissions, not testing a treatment. Results may not apply to all hospitals or settings.
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