The efficacy and tolerability of sports drink versus water in bowel preparations: a randomised controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An optimal bowel preparation can result in an improved colonoscopy. This study was to compare the effectiveness and safety of the use of a sports drink (Mizone) plus polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution with a water plus PEG solution in bowel preparations.

Methods

This was a randomised controlled study. All of the included patients were randomly divided into the following two groups: the PEG + Mizone group and the PEG + water group. The palatability of the solution was measured through the use of questionnaires. Additionally, bowel cleanliness was evaluated according to the Ottawa Bowel Preparation Scale (OBPS, 0-14, with higher values indicating worse cleanliness), as well as with the aid of colonoscopy videos.

Results

A total of 270 patients were enrolled.

SUBMITTER: Zhang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9419325 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature