The purpose of this study is to analyze if integration of new media (SMS) could improve the quality of colonoscopy preparation.
The study approach is the implementation of new media into colonoscopy preparation. As most of our patients already use mobile phones the study should evaluate if time adjusted information about diet recommendation, laxative intake and behavioral recommedation improve the patient compliance and the quality of colonoscopy preparation. In total 14 SMS wil be sent to the study participants starting 4 days prior the colonoscopy appointment. No additional or different information is provided in comparison to regular colonoscopy preparation for out-patient colonoscopy. Study participant are randomized when included into the study. Group 1 receives a SMS- supported colonoscopy preparation, group 2 receive no SMS and prepares regularly. Primary endpoint is bowel cleanness measured by Boston Bowel preparation scale, secondary endpoints are patient satisfaction, adenoma detection rate and compliance.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
500
Colonoscopy is performed in both study arm as standard examination
SMS received by mobile phone
Dr. Aschenbeck
Berlin, Germany
Gastroenterologische Praxis Prof. Leopold Ludwig
Dornstadt, Germany
II. Medizinische Klinik Krankenhaus Landshut-Achdorf
Landshut, Germany
2nd Medical Department, Klinikum rechts der Isar
Munich, Germany
Bowel cleanness measured by Boston Bowel preparation Scale
Boston bowel preparation scale (BBPS) is measured by the endoscopist during colonoscopy
Time frame: 1 day
Adenoma detection rate
Histopathological analysis of polyps resected towards adenoma rate
Time frame: 1 day
Patient satisfaction and compliance
Patient´s satification with the colonoscopy preparation either SMS supported or not ist asked by a questionnaire
Time frame: 1 day
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