App helps patients prep better for colonoscopy
NCT ID NCT06444724
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether a smartphone app with video guidance helps patients prepare better for a colonoscopy compared to standard instructions. 488 adults were randomly assigned to use the app or receive usual education. The goal was to see if the app leads to cleaner bowels, making the procedure more effective.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Smartphone application (Line app with video guidance)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this app could make bowel preparation easier and more effective for patients, leading to better colonoscopy outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed Phase 4 trial, but the app's benefit may depend on patient tech-savviness and may not apply to all populations.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of internal medicine siriraj hospital, Mahidol university
Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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