Comparing new app-based health education to traditional methods for bowel preparation before colonoscopy
Compare the Patient Satisfaction and Effectiveness After Novel Application-based or Conventional Health Education of Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy-- Randomized Controlled Trial
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 252 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hsinchu) |
| Trial ID | NCT06560671 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults who are scheduled to undergo a colonoscopy.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to accept health education or refuse follow-up will not benefit from this study.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * adults planned to accept colonoscopy exam Exclusion Criteria: * can't accept health education or refuse follow-up
Where this trial is running
Hsinchu
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.