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The Carbon Footprint Study of Colonoscopy 150

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Clinical Trial NCT07171853 is an observational study for Colonoscopy that is recruiting. It started on June 1, 2025 with plans to enroll 150 participants. Led by King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, it is expected to complete by October 31, 2025. The latest data from ClinicalTrials.gov was last updated on September 18, 2025.
Brief Summary
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 CF data and identify...Show More
Detailed Description
Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature, primarily caused by the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere due to human activities. The carbon footprint of a colonoscopy refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions (primarily CO₂ equivalents) generated throughout the procedure. While colonoscopy for colon cancer screening improves survival outcomes, it still contribu...Show More
Official Title

The Carbon Footprint Study of Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Various Techniques of Colonic Polypectomy

Conditions
Colonoscopy
Publications
Scientific articles and research papers published about this clinical trial:
  • Steubing B, de Koning A, Merciai S, Tukker A. How do carbon footprints from LCA and EEIOA databases compare? A comparison of ecoinvent and EXIOBASE. Journal of Industrial Ecology. 2022;26(4):1406-22.
  • Turner DA, Williams ID, Kemp S. Greenhouse gas emission factors for recycling of source-segregated waste materials. Resources, Conservation and ...
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Other Study IDs
  • RP028
NCT ID Number
NCT07171853
Start Date (Actual)
2025-06-01
Last Update Posted
2025-09-18
Completion Date (Estimated)
2025-10-31
Enrollment (Estimated)
150
Study Type
Observational
Status
Recruiting
Keywords
Carbon footprint
Colonoscopy
Colonic polypectomy
Arms / Interventions
Participant Group/ArmIntervention/Treatment
Diagnostic Colonoscopy
Patient receiving diagnostic colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening without therapeutic intervention
N/A
Colonoscopy with colonic polypectomy
Patient receiving colonoscopy with various techniques of colonic polypectomy
N/A
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome MeasureMeasure DescriptionTime Frame
Carbon footprint of colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening and various techniques of colonic polypectomy
To calculate carbon footprint from colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening and various techniques of colonic polypectomy
4 months after start this study
Participation Assistant
Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Ages
Adult, Older Adult
Minimum Age
18 Years
Eligible Sexes
All
  • Patients aged 18-80 years

  • 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
  • Hematologic or coagulation disorders, Plt<140,000/mcL, INR>1.5
  • anti-platelet/anticoagulant medication that could not be paused as recommended in the current guideline
  • Emergency colonoscopy, GI bleeding, unstable vital sign, critical ill patient
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Pregnancy
  • Severe cardiopulmonary disease
  • Severe infection
  • Malignancy
  • History of allergy to IV sedative medication
King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital logoKing Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
Study Responsible Party
Rapat Pittayanon, Principal Investigator, Assoc. Prof. Dr., King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
Study Central Contact
Contact: Phubaet Washrawirul, Medical, 660815852932, [email protected]
1 Study Locations in 1 Countries

Bangkok

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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