A Clinical Trial to Study the Benefit of a Mobile App to Guide Patients Preparing for Colonoscopy in Comparison to Usual Instructional Handouts.

Phase 2

Suspended

• Conditions: Health Condition 1: K00-K95- Diseases of the digestive system

• Registration Number: CTRI/2019/08/020732
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Rohit D

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Suspended
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

Outpatient, elective, screening colonoscopy;

Age from 20 to 50 years;

Having their first colonoscopy;

Owning an Android-based smartphone with or without always-on internet connection;

Having the ability to download and configure regimen personalization settings and skillfully use the app;

Having the ability to read and understand English or Kannada or Malayalam very well;

Having and using western-style toilet bowl in their home;

Written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with severe comorbidities (congestive heart failure, chronic renal disease, ascites, etc.);

History of prior colonoscopies (experience in bowel preparation);

Patients taking iron supplements;

History of chronic drug use (constipation drugs, laxatives, or anti-diarrheal agents);

Pregnancy or lactation;

Known inflammatory bowel disease;

Presence of psychotic or major mental illness or intellectual faculties insufficient to use a smartphone app;

Known or suspected poor compliance;

Allergy to the purgative solution;

History of colorectal surgery;

Patients with planned endoscopic therapy;

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified