Understanding patient consultations for benign thyroid nodules
Verbal Synchrony, Satisfaction and Decision-making in Face-to-face Consultations
This study looks at how patients with benign thyroid nodules feel during consultations with doctors about their treatment options and whether they communicate well with each other.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | European Institute of Oncology Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Milan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06342739 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study involves patients with benign thyroid nodules who will participate in consultations with endocrinologists, surgeons, or radiologists to discuss treatment options. Before the consultations, eligible patients will be screened for participation, and those who qualify will provide informed consent. The study aims to explore verbal synchrony and patient satisfaction during these face-to-face consultations, with data collected through audio-video recordings. The professionals involved in the consultations will also be recruited to participate in the study.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with a diagnosis of benign thyroid nodules who are fluent in Italian and scheduled for consultations with relevant specialists.
Not a fit: Patients with mental or neurological disorders that impair participation will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance communication strategies in medical consultations, leading to improved patient satisfaction and decision-making.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be studies on patient-provider communication, this specific focus on verbal synchrony in consultations for benign thyroid nodules is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Specifically, to be eligible for the inclusion in this study, each patient has to fulfill all these criteria: * diagnosis of benign thyroid nodule; * scheduled consultation with endocrinologist and/or surgeon and/or radiologist to discuss treatment options related to benign thyroid nodule; * ≥18 years old at the time of recruitment; * proper understanding of Italian language; * fluent Italian speaker; * able to comply to requested procedures to obtain audio-video recording. Each professional has to fulfill these criteria: * proper understanding of Italian language; * fluent Italian speaker; * able to comply to requested procedures to obtain audio-video recording. Exclusion Criteria: • Patients with diagnosed mental or neurological disorder that could impair the participation will be excluded from the study.
Where this trial is running
Milan
- European Institute of Oncology — Milan, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gabriella Pravettoni — European Institute of Oncology
- Study coordinator: Gabriella Pravettoni
- Email: gabriella.pravettoni@ieo.it
- Phone: +390257489731
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.