Animated Video Education for Retinal Surgery (NCT07184255) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Animated Video Education for Retinal Surgery
Canada600 participantsStarted 2026-01-01
Plain-language summary
Retinal detachment is a vision-threatening condition that requires urgent surgical repair. Understanding the condition, the surgery, and post-operative instructions is difficult for many patients, particularly in multilingual and multicultural populations. This study will evaluate whether short, animated educational videos, available in 25 languages and designed with accessibility features for patients with low vision, improve patient knowledge, reduce anxiety, and support adherence to post-operative instructions when added to standard counselling. Patients will be randomized to standard counselling alone versus counselling plus video in their preferred language. Outcomes will be measured with validated questionnaires at baseline, immediately after counselling, and one week post-surgery.
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults ≥18 years.
* Diagnosis of primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.
* Planned repair with pneumatic retinopexy (PnR), pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), or scleral buckle (SB).
* Able to provide informed consent.
* Preferred language available among study videos.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Repeat retinal detachment surgery in study eye.
* Combined complex procedures (e.g., PPV + corneal transplant).
* Severe cognitive impairment precluding consent.
* Hearing impairment preventing use of audio track (without aid).
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?
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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.