Preoperative Education in Hand and Wrist Surgery (NCT05237531) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Preoperative Education in Hand and Wrist Surgery
Stopped: Due to difficulty enrolling participants.
United States5 participantsStarted 2022-03-15
Plain-language summary
This study will compare opioid consumption in patients undergoing outpatient surgical fixation of distal radius fractures with and without standardized preoperative education at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
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:
* Any patient over the age of 18 years with a closed carpal, metacarpal, or distal radius fracture undergoing outpatient surgical management at Grady Memorial Hospital, who is willing to participate and mentally capable to consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who are inpatients at the time of surgery. Patients who have concomitant injuries on the same extremity as the carpal, metacarpal, or distal radius fracture. Patients with open fractures. Patients unable to tolerate non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Non-English speaking patients will be excluded.
* Adults who are unable to consent will not be included.
* Individuals who are not yet adults will not be included.
* Pregnant women will not be included.
* Prisoners will not be included.
* Cognitively impaired individuals or individuals with impaired decision-making capacity will not be included.
* Individuals who speak English will be included. Individuals who have limited English proficiency but speak Spanish as a primary language will not be eligible for inclusion. Spanish-speaking patients will be excluded because the components of the educational protocol (video, questionnaires, surveys) are not available in Spanish.
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
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Change in total oral morphine equivalents consumed from day of surgery to postoperative day 10