Journal article
Is blinding the endoscopists to bowel preparations in randomized-controlled trials a reality?
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A number of studies compared the quality, efficacy and tolerability of oral sodium phosphate (NaP) and polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based solutions in preparation for colonoscopy. The primary aim of this study was to explore whether endoscopists can be effectively blinded to the type of bowel preparation.
METHODS: We recruited 3 experienced endoscopists and 57 outpatients (18-65 years old) undergoing colonoscopy. We randomized eligible …
Authors
El-Dika S; Mahl T; Mehboob S; Miqdadi J; Heels-Ansdell D; Handley B; Sitrin M; Schünemann H
Journal
Cancer Epidemiology, Vol. 30, No. 6, pp. 552–559
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
1 2006
DOI
10.1016/j.cdp.2006.10.004
ISSN
1877-7821