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Pediatric ALLNCT04590105

The Impact of a Smartphone App on the Quality of Pediatric Colonoscopy Preparations

A study testing Smartphone App "SB Colonoscopy Prep" and Written Instruction in people with Pediatric ALL, run by Stony Brook University.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The investigators developed a smartphone app that guides pediatric patients and their families through colonoscopy prep in an attempt to see if an app could improve the colonoscopy process. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 5 to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Pediatric ALL
What is being tested?
Smartphone App "SB Colonoscopy Prep" and Written Instruction
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
42 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
15 Nov 2014to 1 May 2015
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 5 to 18 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Aged 5-18 years scheduled to undergo a diagnostic and/or therapeutic colonoscopy

Who cannot join

  • Patients who had undergone a colonoscopy within the past one year
  • Patients admitted for a nasogastric (NG) cleanout
  • Patients requiring colonoscopy preparation medication other than Polyethylene Glycol
  • Patients with poor understanding of English.

About this study

The investigators developed a smartphone app that guides pediatric patients and their families through colonoscopy prep in an attempt to see if an app could improve the colonoscopy process.

Read the detailed description

The investigators created a smartphone app designed for pediatric patients and their families that informs patients about their colonoscopy procedure, alerts them when to take their medications throughout the hours-long colonoscopy prep process and tells them when to arrive to the endoscopy suite. The investigators designed a study to determine if this app will yield improved colonoscopy cleanouts, better patient understanding of the procedure, fewer calls to the GI service and more punctual arrival times to the endoscopy suite compared to patients who receive written instructions that do not actively interact with the patient before, during or after their colonoscopy prep.

Conditions
Pediatric ALL
Being tested
Smartphone App "SB Colonoscopy Prep", Written Instruction
Medical subject headings
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Smartphone App "SB Colonoscopy Prep"Device

    We created a smartphone app that informs patients about their colonoscopy procedure, alerts them when to take their medications throughout the hours-long colonoscopy prep process and tells them when to arrive to the endoscopy suite.

  • Written InstructionOther

    Written Instruction

Study groups in NCT04590105
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
App SubjectExperimentalUsers who were assigned to use a smartphone app downloaded a free app from the iOS App or Google Play stores titled "SB Colonoscopy Prep." The app informed subjects about their colonoscopy procedure, alerts them when to take their medications throughout the hours-long colonoscopy prep process and tells them when to arrive to the endoscopy suite.
Receives: Device: Smartphone App "SB Colonoscopy Prep"
Written Instruction SubjectsActive comparatorSubjects in the control group were given a three-page document that described the procedure and instructed users on how to take the preparation medications. The written instructions had a list of frequently asked questions about colonoscopies and the URL of a website where users could view the animated video that was included in the app. The written instructions also contained the time and date of the procedure. All subjects were instructed to arrive one hour before their scheduled procedure.
Receives: Other: Written Instruction

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Smartphone application use was associated with increased number of "excellent" colonoscopy preps.

    Prep quality was measured with the validated Boston Scoring Scale. A score of 0, 1, 2 or 3 is given to the right, transverse and left colon based on the amount and consistency of stool visualized as well as the ease or difficulty of guiding endoscopic instrumentation during a colonoscopy. Higher scores indicate a cleaner colon and as per Lai, a Boston Score of 7 or above indicates an "excellent" prep. To eliminate bias, the four grading gastroenterologists did not know whether subjects had used written or app instructions.

    Measured: Each subject was assessed from the time they were scheduled for their colonoscopy to the day of their procedure, up to three months for subjects. Subjects were scored on their colonoscopies immediately following the procedure once the patient was stable

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. The difference in the number of calls to the gastroenterology service between app users and controls.

    Calls to the GI service were recorded by the GI staff.

    Measured: Each subject was assessed from the time they were scheduled for their colonoscopy to the day of their procedure, up to three months for subjects

  2. The difference between app users and controls regarding patient arrival time.

    Patient arrival time was taken from the patients arrival time in the endoscopy suite.

    Measured: Each subject was assessed from the time they were scheduled for their colonoscopy to the day of their procedure, up to three months for subjects

  3. The significant difference between app users and controls regarding patient knowledge about the procedure.

    A questionnaire with validated questions determined whether subjects improvement their knowledge before and after receiving colonoscopy information.

    Measured: Each subject was assessed from the time they were scheduled for their colonoscopy to the day of their procedure, up to three months for subjects

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted19 Oct 2020
  2. Study start15 Nov 2014
  3. Primary completion1 May 2015
  4. Study completion1 May 2015

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Subjects were randomly assigned via block randomization to receive either written or software-based prep instructions.
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
42 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04590105
Sponsor's protocol ID
1132702
Status last verified
Oct 2020
First submitted
28 Sep 2020
Last updated
19 Oct 2020
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: I am happy to share all data in whatever way is easiest for everyone

Publications

  • Pall H, Zacur GM, Kramer RE, Lirio RA, Manfredi M, Shah M, Stephen TC, Tucker N, Gibbons TE, Sahn B, McOmber M, Friedlander J, Quiros JA, Fishman DS, Mamula P. Bowel preparation for pediatric colonoscopy: report of the NASPGHAN endoscopy and procedures committee. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2014 Sep;59(3):409-16. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000000447.

    PubMed 24897169
  • Pillai A, Menon R, Oustecky D, Ahmad A. Educational Colonoscopy Video Enhances Bowel Preparation Quality and Comprehension in an Inner City Population. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2018 Jul;52(6):515-518. doi: 10.1097/MCG.0000000000000893.

    PubMed 28742732
  • Hayat U, Lee PJ, Lopez R, Vargo JJ, Rizk MK. Online Educational Video Improves Bowel Preparation and Reduces the Need for Repeat Colonoscopy Within Three Years. Am J Med. 2016 Nov;129(11):1219.e1-1219.e9. doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2016.06.011. Epub 2016 Jul 6.

    PubMed 27393880
  • Park JS, Kim MS, Kim H, Kim SI, Shin CH, Lee HJ, Lee WS, Moon S. A randomized controlled trial of an educational video to improve quality of bowel preparation for colonoscopy. BMC Gastroenterol. 2016 Jun 17;16(1):64. doi: 10.1186/s12876-016-0476-6.

    PubMed 27317249
  • Lorenzo-Zuniga V, Moreno de Vega V, Marin I, Barbera M, Boix J. Improving the quality of colonoscopy bowel preparation using a smart phone application: a randomized trial. Dig Endosc. 2015 Jul;27(5):590-5. doi: 10.1111/den.12467. Epub 2015 Mar 20.

    PubMed 25708251
  • Kang X, Zhao L, Leung F, Luo H, Wang L, Wu J, Guo X, Wang X, Zhang L, Hui N, Tao Q, Jia H, Liu Z, Chen Z, Liu J, Wu K, Fan D, Pan Y, Guo X. Delivery of Instructions via Mobile Social Media App Increases Quality of Bowel Preparation. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2016 Mar;14(3):429-435.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2015.09.038. Epub 2015 Oct 20.

    PubMed 26492848
  • Cook KA, Modena BD, Simon RA. Improvement in Asthma Control Using a Minimally Burdensome and Proactive Smartphone Application. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2016 Jul-Aug;4(4):730-737.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2016.03.005. Epub 2016 Apr 20.

    PubMed 27107690
  • Iacoviello BM, Steinerman JR, Klein DB, Silver TL, Berger AG, Luo SX, Schork NJ. Clickotine, A Personalized Smartphone App for Smoking Cessation: Initial Evaluation. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2017 Apr 25;5(4):e56. doi: 10.2196/mhealth.7226.

    PubMed 28442453
  • Voiosu A, Tantau A, Garbulet C, Tantau M, Mateescu B, Baicus C, Voiosu R, Voiosu T. Factors affecting colonoscopy comfort and compliance: a questionnaire based multicenter study. Rom J Intern Med. 2014;52(3):151-7.

    PubMed 25509558
  • Sagawa T, Sato K, Tomizawa T, Mizuide M, Yasuoka H, Shimoyama Y, Kuribayashi S, Kakizaki S, Kawamura O, Kusano M, Yamada M. A prospective randomized controlled trial of AJG522 versus standard PEG+E as bowel preparation for colonoscopy. Biomed Res Int. 2015;2015:521756. doi: 10.1155/2015/521756. Epub 2015 Jan 22.

    PubMed 25688357
  • Ting TV, Kudalkar D, Nelson S, Cortina S, Pendl J, Budhani S, Neville J, Taylor J, Huggins J, Drotar D, Brunner HI. Usefulness of cellular text messaging for improving adherence among adolescents and young adults with systemic lupus erythematosus. J Rheumatol. 2012 Jan;39(1):174-9. doi: 10.3899/jrheum.110771. Epub 2011 Nov 15.

    PubMed 22089460
  • Perski O, Blandford A, Ubhi HK, West R, Michie S. Smokers' and drinkers' choice of smartphone applications and expectations of engagement: a think aloud and interview study. BMC Med Inform Decis Mak. 2017 Feb 28;17(1):25. doi: 10.1186/s12911-017-0422-8.

    PubMed 28241759
  • Badawy SM, Kuhns LM. Economic Evaluation of Text-Messaging and Smartphone-Based Interventions to Improve Medication Adherence in Adolescents with Chronic Health Conditions: A Systematic Review. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2016 Oct 25;4(4):e121. doi: 10.2196/mhealth.6425.

    PubMed 27780795
  • Iribarren SJ, Cato K, Falzon L, Stone PW. What is the economic evidence for mHealth? A systematic review of economic evaluations of mHealth solutions. PLoS One. 2017 Feb 2;12(2):e0170581. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0170581. eCollection 2017.

    PubMed 28152012
  • Brief J, Chawla A, Lerner D, Vitola B, Woroniecki R, Morganstern J. The Impact of a Smartphone App on the Quality of Pediatric Colonoscopy Preparations: Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Pediatr Parent. 2020 Nov 10;3(2):e18174. doi: 10.2196/18174.

    PubMed 33170131

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Smartphone App "SB Colonoscopy Prep" and Written Instruction in people with Pediatric ALL, run by Stony Brook University.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Oct 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Smartphone application use was associated with increased number of "excellent" colonoscopy preps. (time frame: Each subject was assessed from the time they were scheduled for their colonoscopy to the day of their procedure, up to three months for subjects. Subjects were scored on their colonoscopies immediately following the procedure once the patient was stable). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04590105, which also lists 15 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Oct 2020.

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