Patients Decision Making in Choosing Between Colonic Investigation Alternatives

NCT05391529 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2-014-22
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 12
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This is a qualitative interview study to understand patients' priorities for different aspects of tests when considering a colonic investigation. Patients currently waiting for colon capsule endoscopy (CCE), and colonoscopy will be invited to take part. Semi-structured interviews will be carried out over the telephone following an interview guide. Recorded interviews will be transcribed and undergo thematic analysis. We will seek to publish the results of this study to inform future research and developments for colonic investigations.

Conditions

Colonic Disease

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Completion of a qualitative interview discussing the patients priorities for different aspects of tests when considering a colonic investigation

  We will invite patients to undergo qualitative telephone interviews to establish their priorities for different aspects of tests when considering a colonic investigation.

  Through study completion, an average of 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Completion of a qualitative interview discussing what patients' perceptions of the decision-making process are when choosing between colonic investigations

  Through study completion, an average of 6 months

Study Arms (2)

Colonoscopy

Patients awaiting colonoscopy

Behavioral: Interview

CCE

Patients awaiting colon capsule endoscopy

Behavioral: Interview

Interventions

Interview BEHAVIORAL

Semi structured patient interview via telephone

CCE; Colonoscopy

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

This study will involve recruiting patients on the waiting list for colonoscopy or colon capsule endoscopy from one NHS Scotland Health Board.

You may qualify if:

• Patients over 18 who are on the waiting list for a colonoscopy or CCE. Only patients who can provide valid consent will be included.
• English language speaking (translation services are not available for this study).

You may not qualify if:

• Patients undergoing colonoscopy due to positive bowel screening test or due to surveillance of known colonic pathology.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Aberdeen: lead
• NHS Highland: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Location

Related Publications (1)

• MacLeod C, Treweek S, Wilson P, Watson AJM, Robinson S. Patient priorities and decision-making process when choosing between colonic investigation alternatives: a qualitative interview study. BMJ Open Gastroenterol. 2025 Aug 22;12(1):e001602. doi: 10.1136/bmjgast-2024-001602.

  PMID: 40846494 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Colonic Diseases

Interventions

Interviews as Topic

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intestinal Diseases; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Digestive System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 11, 2022
• First Posted: May 26, 2022
• Study Start: May 19, 2022
• Primary Completion: August 1, 2022
• Study Completion: January 11, 2024
• Last Updated: May 11, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

GB (1)