Gastrointestinal endoscopy
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Gastrointest. Endosc. · Jun 2019
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyImpact of the supine position versus left horizontal position on colonoscopy insertion: a 2-center, randomized controlled trial.
Colonoscopy insertion is painful for some patients and is one of the main barriers to screening colonoscopy. Few studies have assessed the impact of the supine position (SP) on colonoscopy insertion, especially for unsedated patients. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to clarify this issue. ⋯ As an economical and convenient method, SP can reduce CIT, ease pain, and improve patients' acceptance of unsedated colonoscopy. (Clinical trial registration number: NCT03289442.).