{"id":1586,"date":"2025-11-07T06:36:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T06:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibdcentrebc.ca\/lunkenlab\/?page_id=1586"},"modified":"2026-05-26T00:01:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T00:01:04","slug":"bowel-preparation-study","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ibdcentrebc.ca\/lunkenlab\/bowel-preparation-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Bowel Preparation Study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:-15px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-color-7-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-1\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);margin-left:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:500;text-transform:uppercase\">Bowel Preparation Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ibdcentrebc.ca\/lunkenlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Participate-Study-Cards-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1587\" style=\"border-radius:12px;width:580px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibdcentrebc.ca\/lunkenlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Participate-Study-Cards-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/ibdcentrebc.ca\/lunkenlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Participate-Study-Cards-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/ibdcentrebc.ca\/lunkenlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Participate-Study-Cards-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/ibdcentrebc.ca\/lunkenlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Participate-Study-Cards-1-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/ibdcentrebc.ca\/lunkenlab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Participate-Study-Cards-1.png 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose of Bowel preparation study<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">This study aims to assess the experiences and symptoms of patients with <strong>Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)<\/strong> following bowel preparation and colonoscopy, compared to individuals without IBD. Additionally, it seeks to identify specific types of bowel preparation that may contribute to increased post-procedure discomfort or exacerbation of IBD symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Researchers will analyze and compare patient feedback surveys from both IBD and non-IBD groups to achieve these objectives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is involved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Participants will complete a one-time survey (online or in-person). The survey will take approximately <strong>5-10 minutes<\/strong> and includes questions about their clinical history, colonoscopy experience, and perspectives on bowel preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Participants will have <strong>up to<\/strong> <strong>2 weeks<\/strong> post-procedure to complete the survey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can participate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-6 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" open><summary>As a <strong>control (non-IBD)<\/strong> participant:<\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-color-7-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b7cb045 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:12px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);font-size:19px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none\">\n<p class=\"has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><strong>You may be able to participate in this study as a control participant (without IBD) if you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-9\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Are <strong>18 years of age or older<\/strong>, conducting a colonoscopy as part of your medical care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Do not have Crohn\u2019s disease (CD) or ulcerative colitis (UC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Willing and able to provide informed consent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Able to complete a survey in <strong>English<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-10 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><strong>You will not be eligible to participate in this study if you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-11\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Have cognitive or mental health conditions that prevent reliable self-reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Have a <strong>current<\/strong> diagnosis of IBD (CD or UC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-12 is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" open><summary>As a&nbsp;<strong>IBD<\/strong>&nbsp;participant:<\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-color-7-color has-base-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-13 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4b7cb045 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:12px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);font-size:19px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none\">\n<p class=\"has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-14 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><strong>You may be able to participate in this study if you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-15\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Are <strong>18 years of age or older<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Have a diagnosis of IBD (Crohn\u2019s disease or ulcerative colitis)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">History of <strong>at least one<\/strong> colonoscopy involving bowel preparation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Willing and able to provide informed consent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Able to complete a survey in <strong>English<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-16 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><strong>You will not be eligible to participate in this study if you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-17\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Have cognitive or mental health conditions that prevent reliable self-reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Are <strong>currently<\/strong> hospitalized or having severe IBD flares<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Have had a <strong>colectomy<\/strong> or <strong>stoma<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-18 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">If you are interested in participating in our study or would like to learn more, please contact us using the following email below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-19\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:bowelprep.study@ubc.ca\" title=\"\">bowelprep.study@ubc.ca <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn more<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\" class=\"wp-block-list has-text-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-20\">\n<li style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:capitalize\"><a href=\"http:\/\/tropini.microbiology.ubc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>Tropini 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