Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Comparing new app-based health education to traditional methods for bowel preparation before colonoscopy

Official title: Compare the Patient Satisfaction and Effectiveness After Novel Application-based or Conventional Health Education of Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy-- Randomized Controlled Trial

Run by National Taiwan University Hospital · NCT06560671 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a new app for health education can help people better prepare for a colonoscopy compared to traditional methods.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment252 (estimated)
SponsorNational Taiwan University Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hsinchu)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 1, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsMarch 31, 2026
Registry record updatedNovember 20, 2025
Trial IDNCT06560671 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults who are scheduled to undergo a colonoscopy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to accept health education or refuse follow-up will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness and patient satisfaction of a novel application-based health education approach compared to conventional methods for bowel preparation prior to colonoscopy. It focuses on enhancing the quality of bowel preparation, which is crucial for accurate diagnosis of colorectal cancer and lesions. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the innovative health education or the standard approach, with their knowledge and preparation quality assessed through structured questionnaires. The goal is to determine if the new method leads to better outcomes for patients undergoing colonoscopy.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve patient education and preparation for colonoscopy, leading to better diagnostic outcomes and enhanced patient satisfaction.

How similar studies have gone: While there is limited information on similar studies, the innovative approach of using app-based education is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in this context.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* adults planned to accept colonoscopy exam

Exclusion Criteria:

* can't accept health education or refuse follow-up

Where it's running

  • National Taiwan University Hsinchu Branch
    Hsinchu, Taiwan
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Mingchih Liu, MD — National Taiwan University Hospital Hsinchu Branch
  • Study coordinator: Mingchih Liu, MD
  • Email: 010871ster@gmail.com
  • Phone: +886-35326151

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.