U.S., Jan. 7 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07320989) titled 'Impact of Chewing Gum on Bowel Preparation in Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy' on Dec. 08, 2025.
Brief Summary: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths that could be prevented in the United States. Colonoscopy is the best test for finding and removing polyps before they turn into cancer. However, many people are hesitant to have a colonoscopy because of the bowel preparation. The preparation can be difficult to tolerate, with patients often struggling to finish it due to the taste, volume, or side effects like nausea and bloating. This can lead to incomplete procedures or discourage people from getting screened...