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Interest of Improving Preoperative Medical Information by Video Support and Personalized and Secure Web Platform: Pilot Study in Thyroid Surgery
Led by University Hospital, Montpellier · Updated on 2025-01-21
220
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
17 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to evaluate how additional personalized and easily accessible preoperative medical information delivered through a secure internet platform affects anxiety levels in patients before thyroid surgery. The study focuses on adults aged 18 to 75 undergoing lobo-isthmectomy or total thyroidectomy and compares the usual information given before surgery with enhanced access to detailed surgical information, including an explanatory video. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group receives the standard preoperative information, while the other group gains unlimited access to a personalized and secure web platform providing extra details about the surgical procedure. This platform includes a video explaining thyroid surgery and is available throughout the study to support patients' understanding and preparation. During the study, patients complete various questionnaires and assessments measuring anxiety levels before surgery and at several points afterward, including at hospital discharge and postoperative visits. Tools such as the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory are used. Researchers also monitor patients' internet use related to the platform, satisfaction with the information received, and understanding of the surgical process. The study participation spans from up to 90 days before surgery through postoperative follow-up up to 30 days after surgery.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Pilot Study for Thyroid Surgery by Preoperative Video Support and Personalized and Secure Web Platform
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 75
- Scheduled for lobo-isthmectomy or total thyroidectomy
- Able to complete self-questionnaires
- Affiliated or beneficiary of a social security scheme
- Provided free, informed, and written consent before any study examination
You will not qualify if you...
- Difficulty understanding the French language
- No internet access
- Under legal protection (guardianship or curatorship)
- Participating in another research with an ongoing exclusion period
- Severely impaired physical or psychological health affecting study compliance
- Pregnant or lactating women
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person) during which eligibility is confirmed and consent is obtained
Duration - From inclusion until surgery day
Participants receive usual preoperative medical information or usual information plus access to a personalized and secure internet platform with additional information about thyroid surgery.
1 inclusion visit and 1 surgery day visit
Duration - Up to 30 days after surgery
Participants complete self-questionnaires and assessments related to anxiety and satisfaction after surgery during hospital discharge and postoperative visits.
Approximately 2 visits (hospital discharge and postoperative visit)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
CHU Gui de Chauliac
Montpellier, Hérault, France, 34295
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Research Team
C
Cesar Cartier, PI
S
Susana Leornard, CRA
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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