Trial reportBMC gastroenterology2022
Bowel preparation using 2-L split-dose polyethylene glycol regimen plus lubiprostone versus 4-L split-dose polyethylene glycol regimen: a randomized controlled trial.
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- Combined linaclotide and polyethylene glycol electrolyte for colonoscopy preparation: a network meta-analysis of 14 randomized controlled trials.International journal of colorectal disease · 2025Pooled it
- Operation sequence of bidirectional endoscopy with topical anesthesia affected colonoscopy performance: a randomized controlled trial.BMC gastroenterology · 2025Trial
- To what extent can bowel preparation quality be considered "adequate"?: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Clinical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Patient-reported outcomes and measures applied in individuals undergoing colonoscopy surveillance for colorectal cancer: a scoping review.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Fluid-structure dynamics of a vibro-impact capsule robot in multiphase intestinal environments.Nonlinear dynamics · 2026Article
- Assessment of Lubiprostone as an Adjunct Therapy for Bowel Preparation in Colonoscopy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.JGH open : an open access journal of gastroenterology and hepatology · 2025Review
- Oral bowel cleansers and ischemic colitis risk: A real-world disproportionality analysis.PloS one · 2025Article
- Efficacy and safety of lubiprostone combined with polyethylene glycol electrolyte powder for bowel preparation in patients classified by risk level: a randomised trial.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
- Establishment of a risk prediction model for bowel preparation failure prior to colonoscopy.BMC cancer · 2024Article
- The safety and effects of high- and low-volume polyethylene glycol bowel preparation methods before colonoscopy on bowel cleanliness: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of gastrointestinal oncology · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundColonoscopy is a standard procedure for evaluating colon diseases and screening for colorectal cancer, and bowel cleanliness prior to colonoscopy is key. The aim of this study was to compare the bowel cleansing efficacy of low-volume (2 L) split-dose polyethylene glycol (PEG) plus single-dose (24 µg) lubiprostone (LB) and high-volume (4 L) split-dose PEG.
methodsPatients scheduled to undergo outpatient colonoscopy between December 2019 and June 2021 at Rajavithi Hospital were enrolled and randomized into two groups: 2 L PEG + LB or 4 L PEG. Colon cleanliness was evaluated using the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS) by reviewing images of the colon after completion of colonoscopy. Secondary outcomes comprised cecal intubation rate, procedure time, withdrawal time, polyp detection rate, adenoma detection rate, patient satisfaction, compliance (based on complete ingestion of bowel preparation regimen), willingness to repeat the preparation regimen, and associated adverse events.
resultsOne hundred and forty patients were included, with 70 in each group. The mean total and segment-specific BBPS scores were not significantly different between groups. However, the rate of adequate bowel preparation was significantly higher in the 2 L PEG + LB group than the 4 L PEG group (100% [95% CI 94.6-100] versus 88.4% [95% CI 78.4-94.9], p = 0.004) in the per-protocol analysis. Colonic polyps were the most common finding. The polyp detection rate, adenoma detection rate, and all secondary outcomes were statistically similar in the two groups (p > 0.05).
conclusionsThe combination of 2 L split-dose PEG plus LB improves bowel cleanliness (based on BBPS scores) to a comparable degree to the standard 4 L split-dose PEG, without additional adverse events and with a lower PEG volume.
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