Conditions: Colonoscopy Preparation
Keywords: Preparation Pediatric Colonoscopy
Allocation: RANDOMIZED | Intervention model: PARALLEL
Enrollment: 33
Healthy volunteers: no

Brief summary:
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether Miralax results in a more efficacious preparation as compared to senna for pediatric colonoscopy.

Detailed description:
Study subjects will be randomized in two groups: Group one will receive 1.5 g/kg of Miralax orally the day before procedure and one day of clear liquid diet, while subjects in Group 2 will receive two doses of senna the day before procedure with two days of liquid diet (one day full liquid and one day clear liquid diet). On the day of the procedure parents/subjects will complete a questionnaire regarding prep compliance and adverse events. Electrolytes will be obtained prior to colonoscopy to monitor for electrolyte imbalance. Endoscopists will assess preparation for colonoscopy using validated cleanliness scale (Aronchick scale).

Arms:
arm 1: Miralax colonoscopy preparation arm 2: Senna colonoscopy preparation

Interventions: intervention 1: polyethylene glycol, senna
Intervention descriptions: intervention 1: Senna dosage: Age 6-12 years: 3 teaspoons or 3 tablets by mouth 2 nights before endoscopy and 1 night before endoscopy. Age \>12 years: 6 teaspoons or 6 tablets by mouth 2 nights before endoscopy and 1 night before endoscopy. A Fleet's rectal enema is administered on the morning of the procedure.

Miralax at a dose of 1.5 grams/kg divided twice a day for two days; maximum of 51 grams per dose. Dissolve each 17 grams (1 capful) PEG-P in 240 mL water or other beverage according to the manufacturer's direction and to give the appropriate amount of PEG solution twice a day for two days.

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