Postoperative Care After Carpal Tunnel Release Using Short Educational Videos (NCT06647719) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Postoperative Care After Carpal Tunnel Release Using Short Educational Videos
United States84 participantsStarted 2022-06-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a patient-directed postoperative care program, using short educational videos, can improve patient satisfaction and reduce healthcare resource utilization in patients undergoing carpal tunnel release (CTR). The main questions it aims to answer are:
Will patients in the video-based care program be more satisfied with their postoperative care? Will this approach reduce healthcare resource use and the burden on patients without increasing complication rates? Researchers will compare the video-based patient-directed care group to the standard in-person follow-up group to see if patient satisfaction and resource use differ while maintaining similar outcomes and complication rates.
Participants will:
Watch three short educational videos (\< 60 seconds each) on postoperative care. Schedule a suture removal appointment with a nurse at their convenience if needed.
Continue to have access to their provider through traditional methods such as phone, EMR, or urgent in-person visits.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing either endoscopic (CPT 29848) or open CTR (CPT 64721)
* Access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer to view educational videos
* Access to internet to download or view postoperative education videos
* Age 18 or older
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing any additional procedures
* Worker's compensation status
* Revision procedures
* Patients unable to utilize technology to view videos or follow instructions
* Patients with no access to internet
* Inability to provide informed consent for the study
* Patients unable to speak English fluently
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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Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) / Upper Extremity Computer Adaptive Test (UE CAT) / 5-Point Likert Scale