Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Effect of Gum Chewing or Walking on Bowel Prep Quality and Patient Satisfaction Before Colonoscopy

Lead Sponsor:

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Conditions:

Colonoscopy

Bowel Preparation

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Colorectal cancers are a major global health problem, highlighting the critical importance of screening programs for early diagnosis and effective treatment. The success of colonoscopy largely depends...

Detailed Description

An ideal bowel preparation should have the capacity to evacuate the fecal load quickly, without compromising the comfort of patients or causing fluid-electrolyte imbalance. Various methods are used to...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Individuals aged between 18 and 65 years,
  • Capable of effective communication,
  • Mentally healthy,
  • Individuals who can comprehend and implement planned interventions before colonoscopy.

Exclusion

  • Individuals with a history of abdominal surgery,
  • Those with serious illnesses that could affect the study outcomes (e.g., severe heart failure, kidney failure),
  • Individuals using medications that could impact intestinal functions due to systemic diseases,
  • Individuals who have not complied with the recommended interventions will not be included.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 5 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

168 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06192394

Start Date

July 5 2024

End Date

November 1 2025

Last Update

May 15 2025

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Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34000