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The Use of Video Aids Versus Usual Care for Reduction in Decisional Conflict in Fibroid Treatment
Led by University of Pennsylvania · Updated on 2026-05-01
154
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Pennsylvania
Lead Sponsor
O
OptumRx
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating whether an educational video can help patients with uterine fibroids make clearer decisions about their treatment. Uterine fibroids often cause heavy or painful menstrual bleeding, and treatment options vary in effectiveness, side effects, and impact on future fertility. This randomized trial aims to see if watching a video about fibroids reduces personal uncertainty, measured by a decisional conflict scale, compared to usual care without the video. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive a 5-minute educational video about fibroids before their scheduled outpatient visit or receive usual care without the video. All participants will still get regular clinical counseling during their visit. The video covers fibroid symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment choices. The study involves a single visit with follow-up surveys sent by text message after the visit. During the study, participants complete a decisional conflict survey within one week after their appointment, which takes about 5 minutes. Researchers will also review medical charts up to 12 weeks later to see which treatments patients chose and how long it took to start treatment. The total participation time after enrollment is approximately 10 minutes for watching the video and completing the survey, with follow-up lasting up to 12 weeks.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Videos to Aid Decision Making for Fibroid Treatment
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of uterine fibroids
- Scheduled appointment to discuss fibroid management at an outpatient clinical site associated with the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
You will not qualify if you...
- Age under 18 or over 55
- Uterine or cervical cancer
- Cervical dysplasia grade 2-3 within the last 12 months
- Pregnancy
- Menopause
- Decision made prior to study intake to have surgical treatment for fibroids
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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)
Duration - 1 to 12 weeks
Participants receive routine clinical care and counseling regarding fibroid treatment options during an outpatient visit. Those in the intervention group will watch a 5-minute educational video about uterine fibroids before their appointment to help reduce decisional conflict.
1 outpatient visit and completion of surveys sent via text message
Duration - Up to 12 weeks
Participants complete a decisional conflict survey within one week after their outpatient visit and have their treatment choices and time to treatment monitored up to 12 weeks post-visit.
Surveys sent via text message; no in-person visits required
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19010
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
K
Kirstin Leitner, MD
A
Anna Graseck, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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