Optimising the use of Entonox during screening colonoscopy

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Optimising the use of Entonox during screening colonoscopy: an open randomised controlled trial

• IRAS ID

  99698

• Contact name

  Stuart Riley

• Sponsor organisation

  Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

• Eudract number

  2012-003342-33

• ISRCTN Number

  N/A

• Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier

  N/A

• Research summary

  Pain is a common side effect during colonoscopy which can be reduced through the use of analgesics. There are many analgesics available including Entonox©, commonly known as ??gas and air??. Many studies have shown Entonox© is an effective analgesic during colonoscopy. Entonox© can be given continuously or as required but the advantages and disadvantages of these different modes of administration have not been examined. This study will randomise patients undergoing a screening colonoscopy to receive Entonox© either continuously or as required. Patients will be asked to rate their level of pain during colonoscopy and their recollection of pain afterwards

• REC name

  Yorkshire & The Humber - Leeds West Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  12/YH/0407

• Date of REC Opinion

  26 Sep 2012

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion