Effectiveness of Audiovisual Versus Written Postoperative Instructions for Patients Undergoing Mi… (NCT06582550) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of Audiovisual Versus Written Postoperative Instructions for Patients Undergoing Minor Hand Procedures
120 participantsStarted 2024-09-19
Plain-language summary
The utility and effectiveness of video-based instructions (VBI) versus standard written instructions was not previously investigated in hand surgery; thus, the objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of audiovisual instruction as compared to regular verbal instructions given to patients undergoing common hand procedures, including instruction recall and compliance, patient education, patient satisfaction with the information given, patient satisfaction with operative experience.
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:
Please ensure that ALL items below are satisfied to be included in the study.
* Patient undergoing hand and/or upper extremity surgery with Dr. Thibaudeau
* Patient ≥ 18 years old
* Patient who comprehends instructions provided in English and/or French
* Patient who can navigate the internet to complete an online post-operative questionnaire
Exclusion Criteria:
Please ensure that NONE of the following items are selected to be included in the study.
* Patient presenting with intra-articular, open, or pathological fractures
* Patient presenting with associated tendon or nerve injuries
* Patient receiving definitive surgery ≥21 days after injury
* Patient with previous surgeries/deformity in the hand
* Patient with pre-existing severe joint disease (rheumatoid arthritis, finger joint stiffness, or non-union)
* Patient with medical contraindications to surgery
* Patient who is unable to comply with rehabilitation
* Patient who is unwilling to be followed up
* Patient with dementia
* Patient with significant mental illness
* Patient who is unable to provide informed consent
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
1
patient satisfaction with the operative experience
Timeframe: within 1 week
2
patient instruction recall
Timeframe: within 1 week
3
patient satisfaction with the information given
Timeframe: within 1 week
4
patient compliance
Timeframe: within 1 week
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06582550
SponsorMcGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre