Calmer before your scope: a study on ward talk
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether special ward rounds and communication with your care team can reduce anxiety before a gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedure, like removing polyps or treating other issues. It aims to make the experience less stressful for patients.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are staying in the hospital and scheduled for a therapeutic GI endoscopy, such as ESD/EMR or therapeutic colonoscopy.
- You can give informed consent and complete the study assessments.
- Your procedure is not an emergency.
- You do not have severe cognitive impairment or a psychotic disorder that would affect the assessments.
- You are not in isolation or a single room that would prevent the study procedures.
- You can complete the main pre-procedure assessment within 2 to 4 hours before your procedure.
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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