CompletedNot Applicable

Lumbar Puncture Video Study

72 participantsStarted 2015-01-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to improve the lumbar puncture (LP) consent process for pediatric patients. Though a commonly performed and safe procedure, LP can be anxiety-provoking for parents. By using an educational video on a handheld device at the time of consent, we hope to improve parent understanding and comfort with the procedure.

Who can participate

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * parent of a patient less than 17 years of age * parent present for consent * patient under the care of the neurology team (directly or consulting) * consenting physician able to communicate with parent directly or through a translator Exclusion Criteria: * patients with emergent indications for lumbar puncture, such as bacterial meningitis * parent's unable to communicate in English and no translator was available * consent not performed in person (over the phone)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Likert Scale for Parent Understanding, Pain perception, Safety Perception and Comfort

Timeframe: within 10 minutes of consent discussion (controls) or viewing the video (video group)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03677219

SponsorUniversity of British Columbia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-05-30

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.