Effect of AI-Assisted Written Patient Information on Medical Treatment Adherence and Short-Term Patient-Reported Outcomes in Symptomatic Hemorrhoidal Disease: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
This single-center, prospective, parallel-group, 1:1 randomized controlled trial compares standardized verbal counseling with AI-assisted written patient information in adults with symptomatic hemorrhoidal disease receiving initial conservative/medical treatment. The primary objective is to determine whether AI-assisted written information improves complete treatment adherence at day 14. Secondary objectives include quality-of-life change, Patient Global Impression of Change, time to symptom improvement, change in pain/discomfort scores, change in bleeding, swelling, itching, and soiling symptoms, and unplanned repeat healthcare visits.
• Age 18 years or older
• Diagnosis of symptomatic hemorrhoidal disease in the outpatient clinic
• Conservative/medical treatment planned at first evaluation
• Ability to read and understand Turkish
• Reachable by telephone
• Provision of written informed consent