Efficacy and safety of 1 L polyethylene glycol plus ascorbic acid for bowel preparation in elderly : comparison with oral sulfate solution

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Recently, 1 L of polyethylene glycol (PEG) plus ascorbic acid (Asc) has been introduced in Korea as a colonoscopy preparation agent. Data on its efficacy and safety in older adults have been limited. We aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of 1 L PEG/Asc in older adults by comparing it with oral sulfate solution (OSS).

METHODS: A prospective multicenter randomized study was conducted with subjects aged ≥ 65 years who underwent colonoscopy. The participants were randomized to receive 1 L PEG/Asc or OSS. The primary endpoint was successful bowel preparation, defined as total Boston Bowel Preparation Scale ≥ 6, and ≥ 2 at each segment. Patient satisfaction, adverse events, and renal function changes were compared between the groups.

RESULTS: Among the 106 patients, 104 were finally included in the analysis. Overall, successful bowel preparation was achieved in 96.2% of both 1 L PEG/Asc and OSS groups. The satisfaction scores for taste, total amount ingested, overall feeling, and willingness to repeat the same regimen were not significantly different between the groups. Adverse events of moderate or higher severity occurred in 16 and 10 cases in the 1 L PEG/Asc and OSS group, respectively. There were no significant changes in electrolyte levels or renal function from baseline.

CONCLUSION: The successful bowel preparation rate was > 90% in both groups without severe adverse effects and significant changes in renal function. As a new low-dose preparation regimen for colonoscopy in older adults, 1 L PEG/Asc, is as effective and safe as OSS.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:38

Enthalten in:

The Korean journal of internal medicine - 38(2023), 5 vom: 23. Sept., Seite 651-660

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Lim, Ki Young [VerfasserIn]
Kim, Kyeong Ok [VerfasserIn]
Kim, Eun Young [VerfasserIn]
Lee, Yoo Jin [VerfasserIn]
Jang, Byung Ik [VerfasserIn]
Kim, Sung Kook [VerfasserIn]
Yang, Chang Heon [VerfasserIn]
Crohn’s and Colitis Association in Daegu-Gyeongbuk (CCAiD) [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

3WJQ0SDW1A
Ascorbic Acid
Cathartics
Colonoscopy
Journal Article
Multicenter Study
Oral sulfate solution
PQ6CK8PD0R
Polyethylene Glycols
Polyethylene glycol
Randomized Controlled Trial
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Sulfates

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Date Completed 11.09.2023

Date Revised 13.09.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3904/kjim.2023.030

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM359828949