Low Fiber Diet for Bowel Preparation for Colon Capsule Examination

A Prospective Randomized Controlled Investigator-blinded Study of Low Fiber Diet for Bowel Preparation for Colon Capsule Examination

A prospective randomized controlled investigator-blinded study to compare efficacy of low fiber diet for 5 days versus regular diet, both as adjunct to one day clear liquid diet and standard bowel preparation for colon capsule examination

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age >18 and <75
• Colon study indicated for colo-rectal carcinoma screening
• After colonoscopy for any indication failed due to technical causes
• Patients who decline an indicated colonoscopy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Significant heart failure (NYHA grade III-IV)
• Renal failure (Creatinine > 1.2 mg/dl)
• Known or suspected intestinal strictures
• Known or suspected mesenteric adhesions
• History suggestive of bowel obstruction
• Vomiting and/or aspirations
• Symptoms of dysphagia
• Pace-maker or AICD implanted
• Known allergy or intolerance to any of the study drugs
• Pregnancy
• Illicit drug abuse or alcoholism
• Inability to provide an informed consent