Instructional Video for Bowel Prep Before Colonoscopy
Optimal Bowel Preparation in Geriatric Patients With a Instructional Animation Video Before Colonoscopy
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Bowel Preparation Before Colonoscopy
Geriatric Patient
Instructional Methods
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 60 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Screening
- Participants needed
- 80 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Mersin University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for older adults preparing for their first colonoscopy. Participants will watch an animated video that explains how to prepare for the procedure.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 60 years old or older
- I need to have a colonoscopy
- I am volunteering to participate
- I am preparing for colonoscopy for the first time
- I have not had previous surgery on my small intestine or colon
- I do not have a diagnosed bowel disease
- I can understand the animation
You may not be able to join if
- I have had a colonoscopy before
- I have had surgery on my small intestine or colon
- I have inflammatory bowel disease
- I have a toxic colon or megacolon
- I have an intestinal mass that blocks colonoscopy
- I do not want to participate
- I cannot understand the animation
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Our study presents an innovative educational approach combining visual and auditory elements, targeting the specific needs of the geriatric population. Generally, before colonoscopy, participants are given a written instruction describing the standard bowel preparation with the use of laxatives and enemas. In our study, in addition to this written instruction, the investigators aimed to support th…
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Eligibility 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…