Optimal Bowel Preparation in Geriatric Patients With a Instructional Animation Video Before Colon… (NCT06794112) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Optimal Bowel Preparation in Geriatric Patients With a Instructional Animation Video Before Colonoscopy
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2025-02-15
Plain-language summary
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 the bowel preparation procedure with visual training by using an animated video. The use of animated video has the potential to present complex medical instructions in a simple and understandable format. This approach is especially designed for elderly participants who have limited literacy skills or have difficulty in following written instructions. In addition, it was aimed to reduce the anxiety of the participants before the colonoscopy procedure and to increase patient compliance.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
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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
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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