Telehealth program to help Latinas prepare for urogynecologic surgery
A Telehealth Intervention to Increase Patient Preparedness for Surgery in Latinas
This study is testing a telehealth program to help Latina women get ready for urogynecologic surgery and see if it makes the process easier for them.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 357 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Alabama at Birmingham Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| Trial ID | NCT06679621 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to enhance surgical preparedness among Latinas undergoing urogynecologic surgery through a telehealth intervention called TIPPS-Latina. The study involves three main aims: engaging community patient partners to guide research, developing the intervention using Human Centered Design methods, and pilot testing the intervention to assess its feasibility and implementation outcomes. The research will utilize a participatory action framework and mixed methods to gather insights and refine the intervention based on patient preferences. Surgical preparedness will be evaluated using a validated survey specifically designed for this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Hispanic females aged 18 and older who are scheduled for urogynecologic surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who are male, under 18, or not of Hispanic ethnicity will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve surgical preparedness and outcomes for Latina patients undergoing urogynecologic surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While similar telehealth interventions have shown promise in other populations, this specific approach tailored for Latinas is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Patients who * Self-report as female * 18 years and older * Self-report as Hispanic ethnicity * Scheduled to undergo a surgery for a urogynecologic condition in the operating room (surgery to correct pelvic organ prolapse, urinary/fecal incontinence, fistula, urethral masses) * Able to read and write English and/or Spanish Urogynecologists who -Routinely perform urogynecologist surgeries to correct pelvic organ prolapse, urinary/fecal incontinence, fistula, urethral masses Nurses who * Spend most of their time at a urogynecologic clinic * Engage in the process of preparing patients for urogynecologic surgery Exclusion Criteria: Patients who * Self-report as male * Are less than 18 years of age * Self-report as not of Hispanic ethnicity * Scheduled to undergo a surgery for a condition that is not urogynecologic or is not in the operating room * Patients undergoing procedures that are traditionally performed in the office (bladder Botox, pelvic floor Botox, urethral bulking) Urogynecologists who -Do not routinely perform urogynecologic surgery Nurses who * Do not spend most of their time at a urogynecology clinic * Do not engage in the process of preparing patients for urogynecologic surgery
Where this trial is running
Birmingham, Alabama
- University of Alabama Birmginham — Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gabriela Halder, MD, MPH — Assistant Professor
- Study coordinator: Gabriela Halder, MD, MPH
- Email: gehalder@uabmc.edu
- Phone: 205-934-5498
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.