Patient and Professional Perspectives App-CCE Version 1.0

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Patient and Professional Perspectives on a Colon Capsule Endoscopy (CCE) App

• IRAS ID

  347509

• Contact name

  Marilyn Lennon

• Contact email

  marilyn.lennon@strath.ac.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  University of Strathclyde

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 4 months, 28 days

• Research summary

  BACKGROUND:
  Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, but early detection significantly improves survival rates. Colon Capsule Endoscopy (CCE) offers a less invasive screening alternative to traditional colonoscopy, allowing patients to complete the procedure at home or in primary care settings. However, challenges such as poor bowel preparation, incomplete procedures, and insufficient support can negatively impact patient experiences and test outcomes. This study is linked to a related project (IRAS Ref: 347505) that explores patient experiences with CCE. Specific elements of the linked project, including a review of the literature on patient experiences and focus group insights from patients and healthcare professionals, will inform this study.

  AIM:
  This study aims to co-design a digital app with patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) to provide support throughout the CCE process.

  STUDY DESIGN:
  The University of Strathclyde will conduct this study over six months, recruiting up to 30 patients who have undergone CCE and up to 20 HCPs involved in the procedure from multiple NHS sites in the UK.
  The study has two stages:

  • STAGE ONE: Focus Groups.
  One focus group with up to eight patients and another focus group (or interviews) with up to eight HCPs will be conducted to explore their perspectives on using a digital app to support patients throughout the CCE process.

  • STAGE TWO: Co-Design Workshops.
  Insights from the focus groups will inform up to five iterative co-design workshops involving patients and HCPs. These workshops will collaboratively develop the app’s features, structure, and functionality, ensuring the design aligns with user needs and priorities.

  EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
  This study will produce a design brief outlining the key features and priorities for the future development of a user-facing digital app. A subsequent Phase Two, with a separate ethics submission, will focus on developing and evaluating this patient-centred digital app.
  

• REC name

  North East - Newcastle & North Tyneside 1 Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  25/NE/0080

• Date of REC Opinion

  22 Apr 2025

• REC opinion

  Favourable Opinion