The Carbon Footprint Study of Colonoscopy
Recruiting
Observational Study
Colonoscopy
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 80
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 150 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
With global warming intensifying, GI endoscopy is among the top three greenhouse gas-emitting medical procedures. Colonoscopy, a cornerstone for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, significantly contributes to the carbon footprint (CF). This study quantifies CO₂ emissions in different steps of colonoscopy and evaluates the environmental impact of common polypectomy techniques to establish baseline …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 18-80 years
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient status grade III-V according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
* Poor bowel preparation (grade \<6 in the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale \[BBPS\])
* Endoscopic JNET type III or suspicion of malignancy
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