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Compares treatment options for Bowel Preparation Quality
Official title Bowel Preparation Quality Following Video-Based Intervention and Educational Booklet Versus Standard of Care in an Outpatient Setting
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07685652
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- High cancellation rates and suboptimal bowel preparation increase patient discomfort, drive economic waste, and compromise clinical outcomes. Despite guideline emphasis on adequate preparation quality, there is no standard on how or when instructions should be delivered.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age 18 years or older
- Outpatients scheduled for elective colonoscopy at Hospital Sibu Endoscopy Unit
- Ability to provide written informed consent
- Access to smartphone or computer with functional internet connectivity
You likely can't join if
- History of non-compliance with prescribed medical regimens
- Cognitive impairment, dementia, or significant mental health disorder compromising informed consent
- Illiteracy or inability to read materials in provided languages
- Prior colonic resection or colostomy
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Significant physical disability (bed-bound or wheelchair-dependent)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 18 years or older
- Outpatients scheduled for elective colonoscopy at Hospital Sibu Endoscopy Unit
- Ability to provide written informed consent
- Access to smartphone or computer with functional internet connectivity
- History of non-compliance with prescribed medical regimens
- Cognitive impairment, dementia, or significant mental health disorder compromising informed consent
- Illiteracy or inability to read materials in provided languages
- Prior colonic resection or colostomy
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Significant physical disability (bed-bound or wheelchair-dependent)
- Contraindication to polyethylene glycol (PEG) bowel preparation
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease (Stage IV or V; eGFR \<15 mL/min/1.73m²)
- Significant cardiac comorbidities (unstable angina, severe heart failure, MI within 6 months)
- Inability or unwillingness to comply with study protocol
- Refusal to provide informed consent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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