Video versus phone education for people getting breast radiotherapy
Virtual Vs Telephone Education in Radiotherapy - Randomized Clinical Trial
This study will test whether a 45-minute videoconference education session, compared with a 30-minute phone call, reduces treatment fears and improves satisfaction for adults receiving breast radiotherapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 130 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Health Network, Toronto Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Toronto, Ontario) |
| Trial ID | NCT07255196 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Breast cancer patients scheduled for radical radiotherapy will receive pre-treatment education either by a 45-minute radiation therapist–led videoconference or the current 30-minute telephone education. Participants will complete questionnaires at three time points to measure procedural fears and concerns, anxiety levels, and patient satisfaction. The intervention focuses on delivering more visual and interactive information via videoconferencing compared with standard audio-only telephone calls. The study is conducted through Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and enrolls adults who have internet-connected devices with a camera and microphone.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults (18+) with breast cancer who are scheduled for radical radiotherapy, have access to an internet-connected device with a microphone and camera, and can communicate in English (with or without a translator) are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients without reliable internet or a camera/microphone, those with prior radiotherapy, or those not treated at the study center are unlikely to receive benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, videoconference education could lower patients' procedural fears and anxiety and increase satisfaction with pre-radiotherapy preparation.
How similar studies have performed: Small studies, including work by Magliozzi et al., have reported higher patient satisfaction with videoconferencing versus telephone, but direct comparative evidence is still limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * Access to an internet connected device with a microphone and camera * Able to communicate in English with/without a translator * Receiving radical breast cancer radiotherapy Exclusion Criteria: * Previous radiotherapy treatment
Where this trial is running
Toronto, Ontario
- Princess Margaret Cancer Center — Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Michael Velec, PhD
- Email: michael.velec@uhn.ca
- Phone: 416-946-4501
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.