100 Participants Needed

Educational Materials for Anxiety During Mohs Surgery

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Overseen ByIrma M Richardson, MHA
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study will assess the anxiety that patients are experiencing during a Mohs micrographic surgery. The study will compare the feelings of anxiety experienced by patients returning for Mohs surgery after already undergoing the surgery at least one time to feelings experienced by patients who have never had Mohs surgery before. The study will also compare the feelings experienced by patients who have read a vignette about the typical Mohs experience to the feelings of patients who have not read a vignette.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

Is it safe to use educational materials to reduce anxiety during Mohs surgery?

There is no specific safety data on using educational materials for anxiety during Mohs surgery, but providing information and engaging in comforting activities can help reduce anxiety without the need for medication.12345

How does the treatment of educational materials for anxiety during Mohs surgery differ from other treatments?

This treatment is unique because it focuses on providing educational materials to help reduce anxiety, which is different from other treatments like music therapy or pharmacologic interventions. It aims to inform patients about the procedure, potentially reducing anxiety by increasing understanding and setting expectations.12678

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Normal Education Material, Vignette for reducing anxiety during Mohs Surgery?

Research suggests that providing patients with educational materials and information about what to expect during Mohs surgery can help reduce anxiety. Specifically, patients who received calls discussing their diagnosis and read written materials reported decreased anxiety, indicating that education and information can be effective in calming patients before surgery.124910

Who Is on the Research Team?

Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD | Wake ...

Steven Feldman, MD, PhD

Principal Investigator

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for English-speaking adults aged 18-80 who are undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer or related tumors. It's not suitable for those unable to complete surveys, read a pamphlet about patient experiences, or have it read to them.

Inclusion Criteria

Subjects with a working knowledge of English
I am having Mohs surgery for skin or soft tissue cancer.

Exclusion Criteria

I am able to complete surveys and read or listen to pamphlets.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Intervention

Participants receive normal education material and may read a vignette about the typical experience of a Mohs patient, followed by a survey

1 day
1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for anxiety levels using surveys and visual analog scales

up to 10 minutes

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Normal Education Material
  • Vignette
Trial Overview The study aims to measure anxiety levels in patients during Mohs surgery. It compares first-time patients' anxiety with those returning for another surgery and examines if reading a vignette (a short description of typical experiences) affects their anxiety.
How Is the Trial Designed?
4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Previous Experience InterventionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group II: First Time InterventionExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group III: Previous Experience ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Group IV: First Time ControlActive Control1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,432
Recruited
2,506,000+

Citations

2015 Arte Poster Competition First Place Winner: Assessing the Correlation Between Patient Anxiety and Satisfaction for Mohs Surgery. [2015]
The use of 3-dimensionally printed models to optimize patient education and alleviate perioperative anxiety in Mohs micrographic surgery: A randomized controlled trial. [2020]
Preoperative telephone consultation does not decrease patient anxiety before Mohs micrographic surgery. [2017]
Anxiety levels of patients undergoing common dermatologic procedures versus those seeking general dermatologic care. [2018]
Analysis of Factors Contributing to Perioperative Mohs Micrographic Surgery Anxiety: Patient Survey Study at an Academic Center. [2023]
Adverse events associated with mohs micrographic surgery: multicenter prospective cohort study of 20,821 cases at 23 centers. [2022]
The safety of Mohs surgery: a prospective multicenter cohort study. [2012]
Music reduces patient anxiety during Mohs surgery: an open-label randomized controlled trial. [2013]
Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Interventions for Perioperative Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Systematic Review. [2021]
10.United Statespubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Perioperative Anxiety Associated With Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Survey-Based Study. [2023]
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