Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Effectiveness of Audiovisual Versus Written Postoperative Instructions for Patients Undergoing Minor Hand Procedures

Lead Sponsor:

McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

Conditions:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Hand Cyst Ganglion

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The utility and effectiveness of video-based instructions (VBI) versus standard written instructions was not previously investigated in hand surgery; thus, the objective of this study is to evaluate t...

Detailed Description

Outcomes of hand surgery are greatly dependent on factors outside the operating theater as well. These include patient compliance to preoperative instructions that consist of proper surgical site care...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Please ensure that ALL items below are satisfied to be included in the study.
  • Patient undergoing hand and/or upper extremity surgery with Dr. Thibaudeau
  • Patient ≥ 18 years old
  • Patient who comprehends instructions provided in English and/or French
  • Patient who can navigate the internet to complete an online post-operative questionnaire

Exclusion

  • Please ensure that NONE of the following items are selected to be included in the study.
  • Patient presenting with intra-articular, open, or pathological fractures
  • Patient presenting with associated tendon or nerve injuries
  • Patient receiving definitive surgery ≥21 days after injury
  • Patient with previous surgeries/deformity in the hand
  • Patient with pre-existing severe joint disease (rheumatoid arthritis, finger joint stiffness, or non-union)
  • Patient with medical contraindications to surgery
  • Patient who is unable to comply with rehabilitation
  • Patient who is unwilling to be followed up
  • Patient with dementia
  • Patient with significant mental illness
  • Patient who is unable to provide informed consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 19 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 2 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

120 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06582550

Start Date

September 19 2024

End Date

January 2 2026

Last Update

September 3 2024

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