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Effect of Pre-Surgery Constipation Podcast: A RCT

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllCentral Jutland Regional Hospital
NCT06877078 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

In this study, the investigators will evaluate the effect of a podcast on constipation on the number of patients with constipation. It is hypothesised that the podcast on constipation, will prevent constipation in the period leading up to and after surgery. This is a randomised controlled trial. The population of the study will consist of patients with planned orthopaedic surgery (knee, hip, shoulder, and back) at the Elective Surgery Centre, Silkeborg Regional Hospital. The sample of the study will consist of patients 18 years or older, who are able to understand, read and write Danish, has an email address, has access to and is able to navigate a computer, tablet or smartphone, does not have severe hearing loss, does not have cognitive dysfunction or other mental illness that would make participation difficult, is not participating in other trials at the Elective Surgery Centre, is no

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
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.
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What it tests

  • Constipation information via Podcast
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Where

1 site
Silkeborg Regional Hospital
Silkeborg, Denmark
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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