Educational video to improve patient experience during minimally invasive hysterectomy

PREPARE: Patient Centered Perioperative Experience

NA · Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · NCT04472117

This study tests if an educational video can help women feel more comfortable and improve their experience during recovery from a minimally invasive hysterectomy.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment300 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexFemale
SponsorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (other)
Locations8 sites (Middletown, New Jersey and 7 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04472117 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the impact of an educational video on patients' perioperative experiences during minimally invasive hysterectomy. Participants will receive usual care along with the video, which addresses common concerns about the perioperative period and recovery. The goal is to determine if this intervention can influence the timing of hospital discharge. Data collected will also be used to develop a questionnaire to further enhance patient education.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 18 and older scheduled for minimally invasive hysterectomy at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Not a fit: Patients who are unable to speak and read English may not benefit from this study due to the language requirements.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved patient understanding and potentially faster recovery times after surgery.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that educational interventions can positively impact patient outcomes, suggesting this approach may be beneficial.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Woman ≥18 years of age.
* Scheduled to undergo MIS hysterectomy by a gynecologic oncologist at MSK at either Josie Robertston Surgery Center or the main hospital OR completed MIS hysterectomy by a gynecologic oncologist at MSK at either Josie Robertson Surgery Center or the main hospital within 1 month of consent (post-op patients eligible for Phase 1 only). Phase 1 was completed on 3/31/2021).
* Determined to be an appropriate candidate for the AXR program or expected to be discharged within 23 hours after surgery.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not able to speak and read English.

Where this trial is running

Middletown, New Jersey and 7 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Minimally Invasive Surgery Hysterectomy, Patient education, Perioperative setting, PREPARE, Patient centeREd PerioperAtive expeRiencE, 20-287

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