Efficacy of Written Versus Video Patient Education Materials for Postmastectomy Breast Reconstruction

Conditions

• Breast Surgery

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

18 Years - N/A

Healthy Volunteers

Not accepted

Interventions

• Questionnaires — OTHER
  Participants will complete health related questionnaires.
• Video Health Education Materials — OTHER
  Five-module video series
• Written Health Education Materials — OTHER
  20-page illustrated brochure
• Medical Chart Review — OTHER
  Participants may have data collected from the medical record.

Study Details

This is a prospective, randomized controlled trial evaluating the comparative efficacy of written, video, and combined written and video patient education materials relative to no supplemental education for University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) patients presenting for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction consultation.

Key Dates

Start date

Jun 30, 2026

Status verified

May 2026

Primary completion

Mar 31, 2028

Completion

Mar 31, 2029

Study Design

Enrollment

100 participants (estimated)

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

• Experimental: Written Educational Intervention
  On the day of consultation prior to meeting with the plastic surgeon, participants will receive a 20-page illustrated brochure covering the full range of reconstructive options and be asked to complete surveys. Following the appointment, a medical chart review will be conducted.
• Experimental: Video Educational Intervention
  On the day of consultation prior to meeting with the plastic surgeon, participants will receive a five-module video series totaling approximately 20 minutes featuring the senior author and will be asked to complete surveys; expected to take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. Following the appointment, a medical chart review will be conducted.
• Experimental: Combined Educational Intervention
  On the day of consultation prior to meeting with the plastic surgeon, participants in the combined arm will receive both written and video materials and will be asked to complete surveys. Following the appointment, a medical chart review will be conducted.
• Other: No Supplemental Education / Control Arm
  On the day of consultation prior to meeting with the plastic surgeon, participants will be asked to complete surveys. Following the appointment, a medical chart review will be conducted.

Primary Outcome Measure

Mean scores on the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), State Form [ Time Frame: 1 day, during appointment immediately prior to meeting with surgeon ]

Central Contacts

• Reta Behman, BA
  877-827-3222
  [email protected]

Locations (1)

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