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Text Messaging to Improve Adherence To Repeat Colonoscopy In The VA: A Pilot Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Text Message Instructions/Motivation for Colorectal Cancer. Completed, enrolled 50 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Colorectal cancer is a common but preventable condition, and increasing colorectal cancer screening is one of the most impactful public health contributions in the field of gastroenterology. Text messaging is a simple, cheap, and rapid method to reach patients that may improve adherence to colonoscopy appointments as well as simplify the process of bowel preparation. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the feasibility of a pilot bidirectional text messaging intervention on attendance for screening/surveillance colonoscopy and bowel preparation quality at an urban VA hospital. The goal is to improve adherence to colonoscopy among patients who are due for a repeat colonoscopy.
Study Details
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Interventions
For instructional messages, earlier messages will remind patients of the colonoscopy appointment and later messages will help patients complete the bowel preparation process in real-time. Motivational messages will be sent along with instructional messages.