Comparison of Various Diet Regimens Involving Sennoside for Bowel Cleansing Prior to Colonoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

BACKGROUND

Consuming only low-fiber food on the day before the procedure is recommended as standard practice for bowel cleansing in patients using polyethylene glycol (PEG). However, there have been few studies to date investigating the optimal dietary regimen for patients using the more cost-effective Sennoside A+B calcium before colonoscopy. The present study compares the quality of bowel preparation of patients following a clear diet and those following a low-fiber diet on the day before colonoscopy among patients using Sennoside A+B calcium.

METHODS

This prospective, randomized, and investigator-blinded study was conducted between November 2023 and February 2024. Included in the study were 150 patients aged 18 years and over with a mean age of 55.6±14 years, with 75 patients assigned to the clear diet group and 75 patients to the low-fiber diet group. The assessment of colonoscopy cleanliness before colonoscopy was conducted using the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS).

RESULTS

None of the patients experienced intolerance. The mean overall total cleanliness score, measured using the BBPS, was 7.24±2.1, with 7.48 ± 2.1 in the low-fiber diet group and 7.0 ±2.1 in the clear liquid diet group. No significant difference in cleanliness was found between the 2 groups ( P =0.096).

CONCLUSION

Patients using cost-effective Senna for bowel cleansing before colonoscopy can safely consume low-fiber foods on the day before the procedure. In the present study, a clear diet offered no benefit over a more comfortable and better-tolerated diet in terms of colon cleanliness.