Phase 4
Completed N=260
Improving Bowel Cleansing With a Smart Phone Application
Cathartics · Mobile Applications
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02303743 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
260
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2015
Primary outcomePrimary: Bowel Preparation Was Evaluated Using the Harefield Cleansing Scale (HCS). The Scale Was the Primary Outcome Measure — 17.05; 16.52 units on a scale
Summary
Getting ready for a colonoscopy is difficult and involves a lot of steps. The information given to patients is very important to adherence to treatment. The investigators have created a novel smart phone application (SPA) aimed to increased bowel preparation quality and patient satisfaction, using different educational tools.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Bowel Preparation Was Evaluated Using the Harefield Cleansing Scale (HCS). The Scale Was the Primary Outcome Measure |
17.05; 16.52 | — |
| SECONDARY Patient Satisfaction Were Assessed With a Specific Questionnaire |
8.7; 6.9; 8.4; 7.8 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Elective colonoscopy
- Owners of a smartphone
Exclusion Criteria
- No owners of a smartphone
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02303743). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.