Using patient education videos to enhance the experience of cancer patients during radiotherapy
Patient Education Videos to Improve Patients' Experience During Radiotherapy Treatment: a National Project
This study is testing whether educational videos can help cancer patients better understand their radiotherapy treatment and feel less anxious during the process.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Ghent Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen) |
| Trial ID | NCT06152419 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to improve the experience of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy by providing them with educational videos that explain the treatment process. The study will utilize a test video already available and gather feedback through questionnaires and focus groups from patients with various types of cancer. The insights gained will help in creating additional videos tailored to specific tumor types, ensuring that patients receive accurate and relevant information. The goal is to reduce anxiety and misconceptions by allowing patients to revisit the information at their convenience.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this project are adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with cancer and are scheduled to undergo radiotherapy.
Not a fit: Patients who have previously received radiation treatment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly enhance patient understanding and comfort during radiotherapy, leading to improved treatment experiences.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that educational videos can effectively improve patient understanding and satisfaction in medical settings, suggesting a positive outlook for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of cancer, * age ≥ 18 years, * undergoing radiotherapy as part of their treatment Exclusion Criteria: - history of previous radiation treatment
Where this trial is running
Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen
- Universitary Hospital — Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Liv Veldeman, prof. dr.
- Email: liv.veldeman@uzgent.be
- Phone: 09 332 30 15
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.