Exploring how personality affects the difficulty of colonoscopy
The Correlation Between the Difficulty of Colonoscopy and the Patient's Personality
This study is trying to see if a person's personality traits can affect how difficult their colonoscopy is, including how long it takes and how much pain they feel.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 322 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Peking Union Medical College Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality) |
| Trial ID | NCT05584423 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the relationship between the difficulty of colonoscopy procedures and patients' personality traits, specifically focusing on the Big Five personality dimensions. Participants will undergo routine colonoscopy while also completing assessments for anxiety and depression using the GAD-7 and PHQ-9 scales. The study seeks to determine if certain personality characteristics can predict the likelihood of experiencing a difficult colonoscopy, defined by longer insertion times and higher pain scores. By understanding these correlations, the study hopes to improve patient management during colonoscopy procedures.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 who are undergoing their first colonoscopy at Peking Union Medical College Hospital.
Not a fit: Patients with severe mental disorders, previous colonoscopy experience, or specific gastrointestinal conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better patient preparation and management strategies for colonoscopy, potentially reducing discomfort and anxiety.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically linking personality traits to colonoscopy difficulty, studies have shown that psychological factors can influence medical procedures, suggesting potential for success in this novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18-75 years old 2. Patients or family members were able to understand the study protocol and willing to participate in this study by signing informed consent. 3. Those who underwent colonoscopy at the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who have taken colonoscopy before 2. Patients who are unable to read or write 3. Patients with severe mental disorders, organic brain mental disorders 4. those with poor bowel preparation (BBPS \< 6 ) 5. patients with chronic constipation, history of intestinal diverticula 6. Patients who have undergone previous colorectal surgery 7. those with previous findings of severe colonic strictures or obstructive tumors 8. patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding 9. patients with severe infectious diseases. 10. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease, familial polyposis.
Where this trial is running
Beijing, Beijing Municipality
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital — Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dong Wu, M.d. — Peking Union Medical College Hospital
- Study coordinator: Shengyu Zhang
- Email: pumchzsy@126.com
- Phone: 18501155701
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.