Clinical Trial: Compare Propofol to Fentanyl and Midazolam for Colonoscopy

Study Status: Enrolling by invitation
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Randomized Trial to Compare Propofol to Fentanyl and Midazolam for Colonoscopy.

Brief Summary: The study aim is to determine if Propofol or the combination of Fentanyl and low-dose Midazolam, are equivalent for patient satisfaction and discomfort when undergoing a colonoscopy. This is a prospective randomized study of 262. The primary outcome of this study is participant's satisfaction and discomfort of the colonoscopy procedure as perceived by the participant, and the secondary outcome will be the discomfort of the patient and difficulty of the procedure as perceived by the physician.

Detailed Summary:

Background The use of colonoscopy has become an important diagnostic and therapeutic tool in the evaluation of multiple medical conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. Despite its widespread use, there continues to be debate concerning the best pharmacologic approach to patient satisfaction and discomfort of the procedure and to minimize side effects.

Aim Two standard pharmacologic (Propofol or Fentanyl and low-dose Midazolam) approaches for colonoscopy will be evaluated systematically to determine if these two approaches are equivalent in terms of patient rating of satisfaction and patient discomfort to the procedure and side effects

Study Design This is a prospective randomized study of 262 participants undergoing outpatient colonoscopy at an independent academic medical center. The primary outcome of this study is participant's satisfaction, and the secondary outcome is discomfort of the patient as perceived by the physician performing the procedure.

Other Variables of Interest.

  • Duration of procedure as defined by time the patient arrives in the room to the time the patient is appropriate for discharge.
  • Difficulty of procedure rated by the physician on a scale of 0-10
  • Colonoscopy completion rates (intubation of cecum).
  • Complications including oxygen desaturation or hypotension.
  • Cost of the two medication regiments

Sponsor: Saint Joseph Mercy Health System

Current Primary Outcome: Patient satisfaction [ Time Frame: Survey completed 30-45 minutes following colonoscopy procedure ]

Measured by the patient


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Patient discomfort [ Time Frame: Survey completed immediately following colonoscopy procedure ]

Measured by the endoscopist


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Saint Joseph Mercy Health System

Dates:
Date Received: December 1, 2011
Date Started: June 2011
Date Completion: June 2016
Last Updated: December 19, 2014
Last Verified: December 2014