Effect of Pre-Surgery Constipation Podcast: A RCT
Launched by CENTRAL JUTLAND REGIONAL HOSPITAL · Mar 13, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of May 09, 2025
Not yet recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is studying whether listening to a podcast about constipation can help prevent constipation in patients who are preparing for orthopedic surgery, such as knee, hip, shoulder, or back operations. The researchers believe that this podcast may help patients manage their bowel health before and after surgery. Participants will be randomly placed into two groups: one will receive standard information during their pre-surgery consultation, while the other group will also listen to the podcast.
To be eligible for this study, participants must be 18 years or older, have a scheduled surgery at the Elective Surgery Centre, and be able to read and understand Danish. They should also have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone, and an email address for communication. Participants will complete an online questionnaire about their experience with constipation at four different times: after their initial consultation, just before surgery, one week after surgery, and four weeks after surgery. This trial is not yet recruiting participants, so keep an eye out if you or someone you know might be interested!
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Is 18 years or older.
- • Has a scheduled back, shoulder, knee, or hip operation at the Elective Surgery Centre
- • Is able to read, speak and understand Danish.
- • Has an email address and gives consent to contact via email
- • Has access to and is able to navigate a computer, tablet or smartphone
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Is unable to listen to the podcast, due to severe hearing loss.
- • Is affected by cognitive dysfunction or mental illness that makes participation difficult.
- • Is participating in other trials at the Elective Surgery Centre.
- • Is diagnosed with a gastrointestinal condition, this being Crohns, Colitis ulcerosa, or celiac disease.
- • Has previously received a colostomy or ileostomy.
About Central Jutland Regional Hospital
Central Jutland Regional Hospital is a leading healthcare institution in Denmark, dedicated to advancing medical research and patient care through innovative clinical trials. As a prominent sponsor of clinical studies, the hospital focuses on enhancing treatment outcomes across various medical fields, leveraging its state-of-the-art facilities and multidisciplinary expertise. Committed to ethical standards and patient safety, Central Jutland Regional Hospital collaborates with a network of healthcare professionals and researchers to contribute to the global body of medical knowledge and improve healthcare delivery for the communities it serves.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Charlotte Weiling Appel, Ph.d.
Principal Investigator
Regional Hospital Central Jutland, Medical Diagnostic Centre
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported