NCT04827485

Brief Summary

Good distension of the colon during colonoscopy is essential to detect polyps. Gas sometimes escapes the colon through the anus resulting in compromised distension. Pressure on gluteal muscles when the colonoscope tip is in the left colon might help preventing this and thus increase visibility. No previous study looked at this.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
89

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2022

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
terminated

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 26, 2021

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 1, 2021

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 13, 2022

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 11, 2022

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 11, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

August 22, 2023

Status Verified

August 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

March 26, 2021

Last Update Submit

August 18, 2023

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Left colon distension score

    Provider reported distension score in the left colon

    during the procedure

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Left colon withdrawal time

    during the procedure

  • Left colon examination time

    during the procedure

  • Left colon adenoma detection rate

    during the procedure

  • Left colon sessile serrated lesion detection rate

    during the procedure

Study Arms (2)

Gluteal squeeze

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients behind pressed together during part of the colonoscopy (The technicians arms will be covered with a towel to mask the provider of any pressure being applied)

Other: Gluteal squeeze

Non-squeeze

SHAM COMPARATOR

When the doctor asks for gluteal pressure, a technician will not administer the pressure but their arms will be covered with a towel and the doctor will not know if the pressure is being administered or not.

Other: No squeeze

Interventions

During procedure, the doctor performing colonoscopy will ask for gluteal pressure. The technician will perform the maneuver, but the doctor will be blinded as the arms of the technician along with the patients behind are covered by a towel.

Gluteal squeeze

During procedure, the doctor performing colonoscopy will ask for gluteal pressure. The technician will not perform the maneuver, but the doctor will be blinded as the arms of the technician along with the patients behind are covered by a towel.

Non-squeeze

Eligibility Criteria

Age40 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age greater than or equal to 40 years
  • Scheduled colonoscopy

You may not qualify if:

  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • History of colorectal cancer or colon resection
  • Any colorectal cancer syndromes (FAP, HNPCC, SPS)
  • Patient with poor bowel preparation identified during insertion

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

IU Health University Hospital

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

Location

Spring Mill Medical Center

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46290, United States

Location

Related Publications (6)

  • Kaminski MF, Wieszczy P, Rupinski M, Wojciechowska U, Didkowska J, Kraszewska E, Kobiela J, Franczyk R, Rupinska M, Kocot B, Chaber-Ciopinska A, Pachlewski J, Polkowski M, Regula J. Increased Rate of Adenoma Detection Associates With Reduced Risk of Colorectal Cancer and Death. Gastroenterology. 2017 Jul;153(1):98-105. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2017.04.006. Epub 2017 Apr 17.

    PMID: 28428142BACKGROUND
  • Corley DA, Jensen CD, Marks AR, Zhao WK, Lee JK, Doubeni CA, Zauber AG, de Boer J, Fireman BH, Schottinger JE, Quinn VP, Ghai NR, Levin TR, Quesenberry CP. Adenoma detection rate and risk of colorectal cancer and death. N Engl J Med. 2014 Apr 3;370(14):1298-306. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1309086.

    PMID: 24693890BACKGROUND
  • Rex DK, Schoenfeld PS, Cohen J, Pike IM, Adler DG, Fennerty MB, Lieb JG 2nd, Park WG, Rizk MK, Sawhney MS, Shaheen NJ, Wani S, Weinberg DS. Quality indicators for colonoscopy. Am J Gastroenterol. 2015 Jan;110(1):72-90. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2014.385. Epub 2014 Dec 2. No abstract available.

    PMID: 25448873BACKGROUND
  • Rex DK. Colonoscopic withdrawal technique is associated with adenoma miss rates. Gastrointest Endosc. 2000 Jan;51(1):33-6. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5107(00)70383-x.

    PMID: 10625792BACKGROUND
  • Woltjen JA. A retrospective analysis of cecal barotrauma caused by colonoscope air flow and pressure. Gastrointest Endosc. 2005 Jan;61(1):37-45. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5107(04)02453-8.

    PMID: 15672054BACKGROUND
  • Duloy A, Yadlapati RH, Benson M, Gawron AJ, Kahi CJ, Kaltenbach TR, McClure J, Gregory DL, Keswani RN. Video-Based Assessments of Colonoscopy Inspection Quality Correlate With Quality Metrics and Highlight Areas for Improvement. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2019 Mar;17(4):691-700. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2018.05.060. Epub 2018 Jun 14.

    PMID: 29908363BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Colorectal Neoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intestinal NeoplasmsGastrointestinal NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesColonic DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesRectal Diseases

Study Officials

  • Douglas K Rex, MD

    Indiana University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
SCREENING
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor Emeritus

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 26, 2021

First Posted

April 1, 2021

Study Start

January 13, 2022

Primary Completion

April 11, 2022

Study Completion

April 11, 2022

Last Updated

August 22, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations