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Improving bowel preparation for colonoscopy with the use of an educational video

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Colonoscopy bowel preparation
Surgery
Registration Number
ISRCTN20368092
Lead Sponsor
ottingham University Hospital
Brief Summary

2021 Abstract results in http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/gutjnl-2020-bsgcampus.83 (added 29/03/2021) 2024 Results article in https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2262-4023 (added 02/04/2024)

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
513
Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 18 years or older
2. Requiring colonoscopy for investigation of their gastrointestinal tract
3. General fitness deemed sufficient to undertake colonoscopy
4. Able and willing to provide informed consent
5. Access to either a DVD player or the internet
6. Not previously had a colonoscopy
7. Able to attend clinic on a weekday with either a morning or afternoon appointment

Exclusion Criteria

1. Intolerant to endoscopy
2. Not clinically fit for standard endoscopy as judged by their clinical team
3. Known Crohn's disease or colonic strictures
4. Lacking the visual acuity to clearly read text and watch and clearly interpret a TV screen or computer monitor
5. Unable to understand English to a low intermediate level
6. Unable to take the first line bowel preparation Moviprep

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Adequacy of bowel preparation, assessed using the Boston Bowel Prep Score (BBPS) at the time of endoscopy
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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