Podcast to prevent constipation before and after orthopedic surgery
Official title: The Effect of Information About Constipation Via a Podcast for Patients Prior to Planned Orthopaedic Surgery - a Randomised Controlled Trial.
Run by Central Jutland Regional Hospital · NCT06877078 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing whether a podcast that shares tips about preventing constipation can help patients having orthopedic surgery avoid this problem before and after their operations.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Central Jutland Regional Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Silkeborg) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 17, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 8, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06877078 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older scheduled for knee, hip, shoulder, or back surgery who can understand and navigate digital content in Danish.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe hearing loss, cognitive dysfunction, or gastrointestinal conditions such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis may 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 randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a podcast designed to provide information about constipation for patients scheduled for orthopedic surgeries such as knee, hip, shoulder, and back operations. The study will assess the impact of this podcast on the incidence of constipation both at the time of surgery admission and in the postoperative period. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the podcast or standard care, with a target sample size of 600 patients to ensure robust results. The trial will take place at the Elective Surgery Centre, Silkeborg Regional Hospital, from March to October 2025.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce the incidence of constipation in patients undergoing orthopedic surgery, improving their overall recovery experience.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of podcasts for patient education is gaining traction, this specific approach to preventing postoperative constipation through a podcast is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Is 18 years or older. * Has a scheduled back, shoulder, knee, or hip operation at the Elective Surgery Centre * Is able to read, speak and understand Danish. * Has an email address and gives consent to contact via email * Has access to and is able to navigate a computer, tablet or smartphone Exclusion Criteria: * Is unable to listen to the podcast, due to severe hearing loss. * Is affected by cognitive dysfunction or mental illness that makes participation difficult. * Is participating in other trials at the Elective Surgery Centre. * Is diagnosed with a gastrointestinal condition, this being Crohns, Colitis ulcerosa, or celiac disease. * Has previously received a colostomy or ileostomy.
Where it's running
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Silkeborg Regional Hospital
Silkeborg, Denmark Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Charlotte Weiling Appel, Ph.d. — Regional Hospital Central Jutland, Medical Diagnostic Centre
- Study coordinator: Charlotte Weiling Appel, Ph.d.
- Email: chaapp@rm.dk
- Phone: +45 61263630
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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.