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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 252 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hsinchu) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | March 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06560671 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
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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
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.