Video tutorial plus oral explanation versus oral explanation alone for colonoscopy preparation
Official title: Prospective Multicenter Randomized Trial Comparing Oral Explanation Alone and With Video Tutorial for Bowel Preparation Quality and Adenoma Detection
Run by Centre Hospitalier Saint Joseph Saint Luc de Lyon · NCT07355777 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will test whether adding a short video tutorial to the usual oral instructions helps adults preparing for their first colonoscopy get a better bowel cleanse.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 574 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Saint Joseph Saint Luc de Lyon Academic / other |
| Locations | 5 sites (Lyon and 4 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | March 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | March 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 21, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07355777 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18 or older undergoing their first colonoscopy for symptoms, family history, or suspected colorectal cancer who can access the internet and view a video are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without internet access, those needing an emergency colonoscopy, or those with psychiatric or cognitive conditions preventing understanding are unlikely to benefit from the video intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Adults scheduled for a first colonoscopy who can access a video will be assigned to receive either a video tutorial plus standard oral explanation or the standard oral explanation alone before their procedure. The main outcome is the quality of colonic preparation, judged against the 2019 Société française d'endoscopie digestive (SFED) recommendations. The study will track rates of poor preparation, incomplete colonoscopies, and any procedure delays or complications related to inadequate cleansing. Results will show whether a standardized video can reduce heterogeneity in patient understanding and improve exam quality.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could increase the proportion of adequate bowel preps, leading to more complete colonoscopies and fewer repeat procedures.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies of educational aids, including videos, have shown mixed but often positive effects on bowel preparation quality.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Consecutive patients undergoing their first colonoscopy for gastrointestinal symptoms, family history of CRC or suspected CRC. * Ability to use the internet and a link to a video. * Life expectancy over three months. * Patient ≥ 18 years old, requiring a colonoscopy procedure. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with any psychiatric or psychological disorder that does not allow them a properd understanding and follow-up of the study. * Patient without internet access. * Patient requiring a colonoscopy procedure in emergency
Where it's running
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Saint Joseph Saint Luc Hospital, Lyon, RHONE-ALPES
Lyon, France Recruiting -
Clinique De L'infirmerie Protestante 3 Chem. du Penthod 69300 Caluire-et-Cuire
Lyon, France Recruiting -
Clinique du Val d'ouest 39 chemin de la Vernique 69130 Ecully
Lyon, France Recruiting -
Clinique Médico-Chirurgicale Charcot 51 rue Commandant Charcot 69110 Sainte-Foy-lès-lyon
Lyon, France Recruiting -
Les portes du sud 2 avenue du 11 novembre 1918 69200 Vénissieux
Lyon, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marc O'BRIEN — Hopital Saint Joseph Saint Luc
- Study coordinator: Marc O'BRIEN
- Email: MOBRIEN@SAINTJOSEPHSAINTLUC.FR
- Phone: 00334.78.61.81.28
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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.