NCT03247595

Brief Summary

This study compares a colonoscopy preparation composed of magnesium citrate capsules to a preparation of polyethylene glycol solution. The hypothesis is that the magnesium citrate capsules work as well and are better liked by patients due to the lack of taste.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
62

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2017

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 9, 2017

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 11, 2017

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 26, 2017

Completed
2.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 16, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 16, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

March 9, 2021

Status Verified

March 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

2.7 years

First QC Date

August 9, 2017

Last Update Submit

March 8, 2021

Conditions

Keywords

Colonoscopy preparationMagnesium Citrate Capsules

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Colon Cleanliness

    Boston scale rating of colon cleanliness

    During colonoscopy

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Patient compliance and satisfaction

    On the day of colonoscopy

Study Arms (2)

Polyethylene Glycol

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Polyethylene Glycol 3350: 4 Liters

Other: Polyethylene Glycol 3350

Magnesium Citrate Capsules

EXPERIMENTAL

36 Magnesium citrate capsules

Dietary Supplement: Magnesium Citrate CapsulesOther: Dulcolax Tablets

Interventions

Magnesium Citrate CapsulesDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

36 magnesium citrate gelatin capsules

Magnesium Citrate Capsules

4 liters of Polyethylene Glycol for colonoscopy preparation

Polyethylene Glycol

4 Dulcolox Tablets

Magnesium Citrate Capsules

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Scheduled for colonoscopy at Sinai Hospital or Woodholme GI Associates

You may not qualify if:

  • Calculated creatinine clearance under 30ml/min
  • On PPI and unable to stop for five days before colonoscopy
  • On H2 blockers and unable to stop for two days before colonoscopy
  • achlorhydria
  • Previous colon surgery
  • Cardiovascular disease, including uncontrolled congestive heart failure, unstable angina pectoris, or recent (3 months) percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, myocardial infarction, or coronary artery bypass graft surgery
  • Colon disease, including chronic constipation (\<2 bowel movements per week for \>1 year), ileus and/or acute obstruction, ileostomy, right or transverse colostomy, subtotal colectomy (≥50% of colon removed) with ileosigmoidostomy, hypomotility syndrome, megacolon, or idiopathic pseudo-obstruction
  • Pregnant women

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Woodholme Gastroenterology

Baltimore, Maryland, 21208, United States

Location

Sinai Hospital

Baltimore, Maryland, 21215, United States

Location

Related Publications (6)

  • Rex DK, Johnson DA, Anderson JC, Schoenfeld PS, Burke CA, Inadomi JM; American College of Gastroenterology. American College of Gastroenterology guidelines for colorectal cancer screening 2009 [corrected]. Am J Gastroenterol. 2009 Mar;104(3):739-50. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2009.104. Epub 2009 Feb 24.

    PMID: 19240699BACKGROUND
  • Kastenberg D, Barish C, Burack H, Dalke DD, Duckor S, Putnam W, Valenzuela G; INKP-100 Study Group. Tolerability and patient acceptance of sodium phosphate tablets compared with 4-L PEG solution in colon cleansing: combined results of 2 identically designed, randomized, controlled, parallel group, multicenter phase 3 trials. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2007 Jan;41(1):54-61. doi: 10.1097/01.mcg.0000212662.66644.76.

    PMID: 17198066BACKGROUND
  • Flemming JA, Vanner SJ, Hookey LC. Split-dose picosulfate, magnesium oxide, and citric acid solution markedly enhances colon cleansing before colonoscopy: a randomized, controlled trial. Gastrointest Endosc. 2012 Mar;75(3):537-44. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2011.09.018. Epub 2011 Dec 21.

    PMID: 22192423BACKGROUND
  • Lindberg JS, Zobitz MM, Poindexter JR, Pak CY. Magnesium bioavailability from magnesium citrate and magnesium oxide. J Am Coll Nutr. 1990 Feb;9(1):48-55. doi: 10.1080/07315724.1990.10720349.

    PMID: 2407766BACKGROUND
  • Calderwood AH, Schroy PC 3rd, Lieberman DA, Logan JR, Zurfluh M, Jacobson BC. Boston Bowel Preparation Scale scores provide a standardized definition of adequate for describing bowel cleanliness. Gastrointest Endosc. 2014 Aug;80(2):269-76. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2014.01.031. Epub 2014 Mar 12.

    PMID: 24629422BACKGROUND
  • Kastenberg D, Chasen R, Choudhary C, Riff D, Steinberg S, Weiss E, Wruble L. Efficacy and safety of sodium phosphate tablets compared with PEG solution in colon cleansing: two identically designed, randomized, controlled, parallel group, multicenter phase III trials. Gastrointest Endosc. 2001 Dec;54(6):705-13. doi: 10.1067/mge.2001.119733.

    PMID: 11726845BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Interventions

magnesium citratepolyethylene glycol 3350Bisacodyl

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

CresolsPhenolsBenzene DerivativesHydrocarbons, AromaticHydrocarbons, CyclicHydrocarbonsOrganic Chemicals

Study Officials

  • Ethan Dubin, MD

    LifeBridge Health

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
INVESTIGATOR
Masking Details
The endoscopist who reports colon cleanliness is blinded to the subject's assignment.
Purpose
SCREENING
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: One arm receives Polyethelyne Glycol colonoscopy preparation and the other arm receives magnesium citrate capsules colonoscopy preparation.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 9, 2017

First Posted

August 11, 2017

Study Start

September 26, 2017

Primary Completion

June 16, 2020

Study Completion

June 16, 2020

Last Updated

March 9, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-03

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