Clinical Study

A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of AJG522 versus Standard PEG + E as Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy

Table 3

Patients’ feedback.

AJG522 ( = 32)PEG + E ( = 33)

Taste, (%)0.229
 Good9 (28.1%)3 (9.1%)
 Satisfactory8 (25.0%)11 (33.3%)
 Neutral7 (21.9%)10 (30.3%)
 Unsatisfactory7 (21.9%)7 (21.2%)
 Bad1 (3.1%)2 (6.1%)
Acceptability*, (%)0.010
 Yes21 (65.6%)11 (33.3%)
 No11 (34.4%)22 (66.7%)
Willingness to repeat, (%)0.347
 Yes11 (34.4%)7 (21.2%)
 Acceptable11 (34.4%)12 (36.4%)
 Neutral6 (18.8%)12 (36.4%)
 No4 (12.5%)2 (6.1%)
Patient satisfaction, (%)0.145
 Satisfactory15 (46.9%)8 (24.2%)
 Neutral9 (28.1%)15 (45.5%)
 Unsatisfactory 8 (25.0%)10 (30.3%)

Acceptability was evaluated by the willingness to drink more preparation after the bowel cleansing conditions reached grade A or B or at 3 hours after taking the preparation if not. Patient satisfaction was evaluated by the satisfaction with the bowel preparation regarding time.