The Effects of Nexium on the Side Effects Associated With a Colonoscopy Prep

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2007-10-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of this study is to ascertain if the use of Nexium for 7 days prior to taking a colon prep for a colonoscopy will decrease the side effects that are associated with the colon preparation

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University
• Treatments: Esomeprazole

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subject 18 or older undergoing out-patient colonoscopy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant females Use of protein Pump Inhibitor within last 4 weeks Use of prescription strength H-2 Blocker within last 4 weeks Use of over the counter strength H-2 Blocker greater than 2x's a week Hospitalized patients PEG-EL purgative contraindicated.