Randomised controlled trial of complete bowel preparation vs distal bowel cleansing in the management of patients referred under fast track guidelines for colorectal cancer

ISRCTN ISRCTN47749244
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN47749244
Protocol serial number N0249132150
Sponsor Department of Health
Funder Taunton and Somerset Research and Development Consortium (UK) NHS R&D Support Funding
Submission date
30/09/2005
Registration date
30/09/2005
Last edited
02/02/2018
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Cancer
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Mr Chun Kheng Khoo
Scientific

Mr Chun Kheng Khoo
c/o The Doctors' Residences
Taunton & Somerset Hospital
Musgrove Park
Taunton
TA1 5DA
United Kingdom

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study type Participant information sheet
Scientific titleRandomised controlled trial of complete bowel preparation vs distal bowel cleansing in the management of patients referred under fast track guidelines for colorectal cancer
Study objectivesWhis is preferable in the management of patients undergoing flexible sigmoidoscopy - complete bowel preparation or distal bowel cleansing?
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedCancer: Colorectal
Intervention1. Complete bowel preparation
2. Distal bowel cleansing
Intervention typeProcedure/Surgery
Primary outcome measure(s)

1. Patient satisfaction
2. Bowel preparation efficacy

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Completion date01/06/2006

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupNot Specified
SexNot Specified
Target sample size at registration200
Key inclusion criteria200 patients undergoing flexible sigmoidoscopy following fast track referral
Key exclusion criteriaInability to self-administer enema, diabetes mellitus (unless solely diet controlled)
Date of first enrolment01/11/2003
Date of final enrolment01/06/2006

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

Taunton & Somerset Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Participant information sheet Participant information sheet 11/11/2025 11/11/2025 No Yes

Editorial Notes

02/02/2018: No publications found, verifying study status with principal investigator.