Randomized single-blind clinical trial of a rapid colonic lavage solution (Golytely) vs. standard preparation for barium enema and colonoscopy.
A randomized single-blind clinical trial was conducted to compare the effectiveness and acceptance by patients of a new oral balanced lavage solution with those of a standard preparation for cleansing the colon for barium enema (50 patients) and colonoscopy (20 patients). The quality of preparation was comparable for the 2 preparations. For colonoscopy, Golytely preparation resulted in slightly better results than standard preparation. Patient acceptance was comparable for the 2 preparations. We conclude that Golytely can be used as an alternative to standard preparation for barium enema. For colonoscopy, it is slightly superior to standard preparation.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003106:Colon / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003113:Colonoscopy; D004573:Electrolytes; D004733:Enema; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols; D011859:Radiography; D011897:Random Allocation; D012996:Solutions
D004573:Electrolytes; C033608:Golytely; D012996:Solutions; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols