This randomized comparative trial evaluated whether an animated educational video, added to standard verbal counselling, differs from a content-matched written information leaflet, also added to standard verbal counselling, in improving procedural knowledge and reducing preoperative anxiety among adult kidney transplant candidates and prospective living donors. Participants were assessed immediately before and immediately after the assigned intervention. Secondary outcomes included participant satisfaction, preferred information modality, and the understandability and actionability of the educational materials.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 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:
* Age 18 to 75 years
* Kidney transplant candidate or prospective living donor undergoing preoperative evaluation
* Able to read and write Turkish
* Provided written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous exposure to the study's animated educational video
* Cognitive impairment or inability to communicate adequately for assessment
* Visual or hearing impairment preventing completion of questionnaires or viewing of the material
* Documented severe psychiatric disorder
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
Change in procedural knowledge
Timeframe: Day 1 (immediately before and immediately after the intervention, same study visit)
2
Change in preoperative anxiety with the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) score
Timeframe: Day 1 (immediately before and immediately after the intervention, same study visit)