Status:

RECRUITING

Effect of Pre-Surgery Constipation Podcast: A RCT

Lead Sponsor:

Central Jutland Regional Hospital

Conditions:

Constipation

Orthopedic Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In this study, the investigators will evaluate the effect of a podcast on constipation on the number of patients with constipation. It is hypothesised that the podcast on constipation, will prevent co...

Detailed Description

Objective: Primary aim: to evaluate the effect of a podcast on the number of patients with constipation at admission to surgery. Secondary aim: to evaluate the effect of a podcast on the number of p...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Is 18 years or older.
  • Has a scheduled back, shoulder, knee, or hip operation at the Elective Surgery Centre
  • Is able to read, speak and understand Danish.
  • Has an email address and gives consent to contact via email
  • Has access to and is able to navigate a computer, tablet or smartphone

Exclusion

  • Is unable to listen to the podcast, due to severe hearing loss.
  • Is affected by cognitive dysfunction or mental illness that makes participation difficult.
  • Is participating in other trials at the Elective Surgery Centre.
  • Is diagnosed with a gastrointestinal condition, this being Crohns, Colitis ulcerosa, or celiac disease.
  • Has previously received a colostomy or ileostomy.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

600 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06877078

Start Date

April 1 2025

End Date

December 1 2027

Last Update

May 8 2025

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Silkeborg Regional Hospital

Silkeborg, Denmark, 8600