Impact of a Preoperative Instructional Video on Patient Preparedness (NCT07364968) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Impact of a Preoperative Instructional Video on Patient Preparedness
United States57 participantsStarted 2023-09-26
Plain-language summary
In this study, the investigators will evaluate the impact of a pre-operative instructional video for patients undergoing minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. The video will educate patients to understand what to expect and how to take care of themselves after the procedure. The effectiveness of the video will be evaluated via a questionnaire to see if patients who watched the video had better recovery outcomes, greater understanding, and less anxiety when compared to the group of patients who did not watch the pre-operative video.
The two questions the investigators wish to address are:
1. Will the patients who watch the pre-operative will show decreased anxiety and uncertainty about their procedure when compared to the control group?
2. Will increased understanding of the information shared in the video result in less pain medication usage, less ambiguity and thus increased compliance with post-operative care instructions, and quicker recovery?
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
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Participants/Sample Size: Female patients who have been recommended for minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. A total of 52 patients will be enrolled in this study at UCR Women's Health Clinic. Statistical power: To detect an effect size of 0.5 with a power of 0.8, a sample size of 52 participants was required.
Inclusion criteria:
* Age 18 - 65 years old
* Surgery with UCR Gynecology physician
* Laparoscopic/robotic surgery
* Same day discharge after surgery
* Can read a survey in English
* Female
Exclusion Criteria:
* Receiving postoperative chemotherapy in the 6-week postoperative period
* Minors under the age of 18
* Postoperative overnight stay
* Laparotomy (open surgery)
* Pregnancy
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 level of satisfaction with the education they received prior to surgery