Using telemedicine for counseling endometrial cancer survivors before surgery
A Randomized, Controlled Trial for Asynchronous Telemedicine Use in Preoperative Counseling for Individuals With Endometrial Cancer
This study is testing if adding telemedicine video counseling to regular pre-surgery support can help reduce anxiety for women who are newly diagnosed with endometrial cancer.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Carilion Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Roanoke, Virginia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05712668 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of telemedicine as an addition to standard preoperative counseling for newly diagnosed endometrial cancer survivors. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard counseling or standard counseling plus asynchronous telemedicine video, which they can access multiple times before surgery. The primary focus is on measuring patient anxiety levels before surgery using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, while secondary outcomes include post-surgery anxiety and patient satisfaction with the counseling method. Participants will complete questionnaires at their initial consultation and post-operative visit, and those who complete both will receive a survivorship gift bag.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with clinical stage I endometrial carcinoma who are scheduled for minimally invasive surgical procedures.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have internet or cellular access at home may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance patient understanding and reduce anxiety for endometrial cancer survivors preparing for surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results using telemedicine for patient counseling, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with clinical stage I histologically confirmed endometrial carcinoma, which is clinically confined to the uterus and comprises approximately two-thirds of all endometrial carcinoma cases 2. Patients undergoing planned minimally invasive surgical procedures, such as a minimally invasive technique such as conventional laparoscopy or robotic-assisted laparoscopy, as part of treatment at the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA 3. Internet/cellular access at home 4. Ability to read and comprehend materials on questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: 1 Patients that do not meet the inclusion criteria
Where this trial is running
Roanoke, Virginia
- Carilion Clinic — Roanoke, Virginia, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Shannon Armbruster, MD — Carilion Clinic
- Study coordinator: Shannon Armbruster, MD
- Email: sdarmbruster@carilionclinic.org
- Phone: (540) 581-0275
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.