Using Mixed Reality to Improve Patient Understanding Before Surgery for Fractures
Improving Patient Understanding in the Preoperative Informed Consent Process of Trauma Patients Using a Mixed Reality Viewer
This study is testing if using a Mixed Reality Viewer can help patients with certain fractures better understand their condition before surgery compared to regular X-rays and CT scans.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | LMU Klinikum Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Munich, Bavaria) |
| Trial ID | NCT06062797 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial compares the effectiveness of a Mixed Reality Viewer to standard imaging methods like X-rays and CT scans in helping patients understand their fractures before surgery. Patients with specific types of fractures will receive verbal education and then either view their fracture through the Mixed Reality Viewer or traditional imaging. The study aims to assess whether this innovative visualization method enhances patient understanding, satisfaction, and reduces anxiety related to their surgical procedure. By improving the preoperative informed consent process, the trial seeks to foster better communication between patients and healthcare providers.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 80 with specific fractures requiring surgical intervention.
Not a fit: Patients with severe visual impairments, mental limitations, or those unable to understand German will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved patient comprehension and satisfaction during the preoperative process.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of Mixed Reality in medical settings is emerging, this specific application in preoperative education is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Indication for surgery of a distal radius fracture, upper ankle fracture, or proximal humerus fracture using plate osteosynthesis * Age ≥ 18 years old * Existing signed confirmation of participation in the study * Ability to understand a German interview and questionnaire Exclusion Criteria: * Epilepsy * Patients with mental limitations (e.g. dementia) or severe visual impairments that prevent informed consent emergency surgery * Age \< 18 or \> 80 years old * Inability to understand a German interview and questionnaire
Where this trial is running
Munich, Bavaria
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (MUM), University Hospital, LMU Munich — Munich, Bavaria, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rouven Neudeck
- Email: r.neudeck@med.uni-muenchen.de
- Phone: +49 (0)894400-83203
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.