NCT01865721

Brief Summary

This study will randomise patients undergoing screening colonoscopy to receive Entonox either continuously or as required. Both these methods are used in the published studies of Entonox and in clinical practice. Null hypothesis There will be no difference in pain levels between these two methods of Entonox administration

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2013

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2013

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 21, 2013

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 31, 2013

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2014

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

September 23, 2019

Status Verified

September 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

1.2 years

First QC Date

May 21, 2013

Last Update Submit

September 19, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

Bowel cancer screeningAnalgesiaEntonoxPainSide effectsColonoscopy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Pain scores

    Patients will be asked about their overall recollection of pain on a 10 point numerical ratings scale prior to discharge

    Day 1: Prior to discharge from endoscopy department

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Pain scores

    Day 1-4: Prior to discharge and 1-3 days later

  • Use of analgesia and sedation

    Day 1: During colonoscopy

  • Patients satisfaction

    Day 1-4: Prior to discharge and 1-3 days later

  • Willingness to have a repeat colonoscopy

    Day 1: Prior to discharge

  • Side Effects

    Day 1: During colonoscopy

Study Arms (2)

Continuous administration of Entonox

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients randomized to this arm will be asked to inhale Entonox throughout the insertion phase of colonoscopy

Drug: Entonox

As required administration of Entonox

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients randomised to this arm will be asked to use Entonox if and when they have pain

Drug: Entonox

Interventions

Entonox will be used according to the allocated method

As required administration of EntonoxContinuous administration of Entonox

Eligibility Criteria

Age60 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Having a bowel cancer screening programme colonoscopy

You may not qualify if:

  • Contraindications to Entonox
  • Previous bowel resections

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 7AU, United Kingdom

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Ball AJ, Din S, Donnelly M, Riley SA. A randomized controlled trial comparing continuous and as-required nitrous oxide use during screening colonoscopy. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2015 Mar;27(3):271-8. doi: 10.1097/MEG.0000000000000281.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

AgnosiaPain

Interventions

Entonox

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Perceptual DisordersNeurobehavioral ManifestationsNeurologic ManifestationsNervous System DiseasesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Stuart A Riley, MB ChB

    Sheffield Teaching Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 21, 2013

First Posted

May 31, 2013

Study Start

January 1, 2013

Primary Completion

April 1, 2014

Study Completion

April 1, 2014

Last Updated

September 23, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-09

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