Lack of benefit of active preparation compared with a clear fluid-only diet in small-bowel visualization for video capsule endoscopy: results of a randomized, blinded, controlled trial

Small-bowel cleansing for VCE remains a controversial topic. This randomized control trial demonstrates no benefit in overall or distal small-bowel visualization with active preparation using either PEG or P/MC compared with clear fluids only. (Clinical trial registration number: NCT00677794.)