Smartphone app to guide bowel prep for older adults
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a smartphone app can help older adults use less bowel prep liquid before a colonoscopy without making the test less effective. If you qualify, you might be able to use a lower amount of the prep drink, making the experience more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years of age or older
- You are scheduled for a colonoscopy (a test to look inside your large intestine) for any reason
- You need a standard large-volume bowel prep (a drink that clears your bowels before the test)
- You or someone helping you (like a family member or nurse) has a smartphone
- You have not had surgery on your stomach or intestines before
- You are not allergic to the prep medicine (PEG)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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