Using an animated video to help elderly patients prepare for colonoscopy
Optimal Bowel Preparation in Geriatric Patients With a Instructional Animation Video Before Colonoscopy
This study is testing whether an animated video can help older patients better prepare for a colonoscopy by making the instructions easier to understand.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Mersin University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Mersin) |
| Trial ID | NCT06794112 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study explores an innovative educational approach that combines visual and auditory elements to assist geriatric patients in bowel preparation before colonoscopy. Participants will receive both written instructions and an animated video designed to simplify complex medical instructions, catering specifically to the needs of elderly individuals who may struggle with literacy or anxiety. The goal is to enhance patient compliance and improve the quality of bowel cleansing, ultimately leading to better outcomes in colonoscopy procedures. The Boston Bowel Preparation Scale will be used to assess the effectiveness of this intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 60 years or older who are preparing for their first colonoscopy and have no history of bowel disease or previous surgeries on the small intestine and colon.
Not a fit: Patients who have previously undergone a colonoscopy or have a history of bowel disease or surgeries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve bowel preparation quality in elderly patients, leading to more effective colonoscopy procedures and better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of animated videos for patient education is a novel approach in this specific context, similar educational interventions have shown promise in improving patient understanding and compliance in other medical settings.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 60 years of age or older * Indication for colonoscopy * Volunteering to participate in the study * Preparing for colonoscopy for the first time * No history of previous operations on the small intestine and colon * No diagnosed bowel disease * Language proficiency to watch the animation * Full understanding of visual and auditory messages Exclusion Criteria: * Previous colonoscopy experience * History of previous small bowel and colon surgery * Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease * Presence of toxic colon and/or megacolon * The presence of a mass in the intestine that does not allow colonoscopy to pass * Unwillingness to participate in the study * Lack of language proficiency * Lack of ability to understand visual and auditory messages
Where this trial is running
Mersin
- Mersin University Faculty of Medicine — Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hilmi Bozkurt
- Email: hilmibozkurt27@gmail.com
- Phone: 0905321780880
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.