Exploring how stress affects bowel preparation quality for colonoscopy

A Cross-sectional Study of the Relationship Between Mental Stress and Bowel Preparation

Observational RenJi Hospital · NCT06007313

This study looks at how stress affects the quality of bowel preparation for colonoscopy in people getting ready for the procedure.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorRenJi Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shanghai, Shanghai)
Trial IDNCT06007313 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the impact of physical and psychological stress on the quality of bowel preparation prior to colonoscopy. It involves collecting data from 1000 patients scheduled for colonoscopy at Renji Hospital, where participants will complete questionnaires regarding their demographics, medical history, lifestyle habits, and stress levels. The quality of bowel preparation will be evaluated using the Boston bowel preparation scale (BPS), allowing researchers to analyze the correlation between stress and preparation quality. The ultimate goal is to identify ways to enhance bowel preparation and improve disease detection.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 75 who are scheduled for a colonoscopy and can provide informed consent.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of digestive tumors or active inflammatory bowel disease may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved bowel preparation techniques, enhancing the effectiveness of colonoscopy and early disease detection.

How similar studies have performed: While the relationship between stress and bowel preparation quality is being explored, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants aged 18 to 75 years old with an indication for colonoscopy
* Participants signed an informed consent form for colonoscopy and underwent colonoscopy
* Participants not be with a history of digestive tumors, active inflammatory bowel disease and other conditions that significantly affect colonic motility
* Participants with good communication and comprehension skills and be able to answer assessment questions accurately

Exclusion Criteria:

* Withdrawal prior to colonoscopy
* Incomplete completion of information

Where this trial is running

Shanghai, Shanghai

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions ColonoscopyIntestinal Disease
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