Texting a nurse before colonoscopy may reduce pain and worry

NCT ID NCT07664800

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Sanko University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether online counseling from a nurse, starting 24 hours before a colonoscopy, could help patients feel less pain and anxiety and be more comfortable. Sixty adults were split into two groups: one got standard care, the other got extra nurse support via face-to-face teaching, phone calls, and WhatsApp messages. Researchers measured anxiety, pain, and comfort levels during the procedure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: nurse-delivered online counseling (education, telephone support, reminder messages via WhatsApp)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to make colonoscopy less stressful and painful for patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Cell Phone Use Literacy Orientation, Spatial Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

18 YEARS AND OVER COLONOSCOPY (PROCEDURE) COLONOSCOPY PREPARATION ACCEPTANCE INTERNET ACCESS LITERACY MOBILE PHONE USE NO COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES ORIENTATION VOLUNTARILY ACCEPTING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STUDY WHATSAPP MESSENGER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sanko University Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Department

Gaziantep, Şehitkamil, 27090, Turkey (Türkiye)

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