Cartoon videos may boost colonoscopy prep success
NCT ID NCT07155603
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether watching an animated, multilingual video before a colonoscopy helps patients understand the procedure and follow preparation instructions better than standard methods. Researchers will enroll 120 adults scheduled for routine colonoscopy and measure bowel cleanliness using a standard scale, as well as patient health literacy. The goal is to see if visual aids can improve outcomes and reduce the need for repeat procedures.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Animated educational video
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that simple visual aids improve patient understanding and bowel preparation quality for colonoscopy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (120 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply broadly. The main risk is that the video may not significantly improve outcomes over standard methods.
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Locations
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Cantonal Hospital of Baselland
Liestal, 4410, Switzerland
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