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NCT Number: NCT07426133

Whatsapp Based Patient Education to Improve Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy

This randomized control trial evaluated data with WhatsApp based patient education, improves bowel preparation quality compared with standard in person counseling among patients undergoing elective colonoscopy.

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Key information

Conditions

Assessing Bowel Preparation Quality

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Shaukat Khanam Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre Peshawar

Peshawar, KPK, 25100, Pakistan

About this study

This randomized control trial assists the effectiveness of whatsapp based education in improving or enhancing bowel preparation prior to colonoscopy. Adults' patients scheduled for elective colonoscopy were randomized into 2 groups. The Interventional group receives structured bowel preparation instructions through WhatsApp in the form of short video in reminders. While the control group received routine in person verbal counseling. The primary outcome was bowel preparation quality, measured using the Boston bowel preparation scale at the time of colonoscopy. Secondary outcomes include patient satisfaction compliance with the bowel preparation instructions and reduction in procedure related anxiety.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults age more than 18 years
  • Scheduled for elective colonoscopy
  • Ability to use WhatsApp
  • Can provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Emergency colonoscopy
  • Unable to provide informed consent
  • Inability to use smartphone applications

Treatment and study plan

Standard bowel preparation instructions

Behavioral

Participants will receive structured bowel preparation instructions delivered via WhatsApp, including text messages, educational videos, and reminder messages for 3 days prior to colonoscopy, with opportunity for real-time question and answer support.

Standard bowel preparation instructions

Other

Participants will receive routine written and verbal bowel preparation instructions as per institutional protocol

Polyethylene glycol with senna

Drug

All participants will receive bowel preparation using polyethylene glycol solution combined with senna tablets as per institutional protocol prior to colonoscopy.

Primary outcomes

  1. Quality of bowel preparation assessed using Boston Bowel Preparation Scale

    Time frame: At time of colonoscopy procedure (Day 0)

    The quality of bowel preparation will be assessed during colonoscopy using the Boston Bowel Preparation Scale (BBPS), which scores bowel cleanliness from 0 to 9.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Adherence to bowel preparation instructions assessed using self-reported adherence questionnaire

    Time frame: On day of colonoscopy before procedure (Day 0)

    Patient adherence to bowel preparation instructions will be assessed using a custom self-reported questionnaire evaluating compliance with dietary restrictions, laxative use, and hydration.

Other outcomes

  1. Patient satisfaction assessed using Likert-scale questionnaire

    Time frame: On day of colonoscopy before procedure (Day 0)

    Patient satisfaction with the educational method will be assessed using a Likert-scale based questionnaire.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Examining the Efficacy of WhatsApp-Based Patient Education in Enhancing Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Feb 23, 2026
Registry last updated
Feb 23, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.