84 Participants Needed

Educational Videos for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

(VIDEO Trial)

Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Carilion Clinic
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?

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a patient-directed postoperative care program, using short educational videos, can improve patient satisfaction and reduce healthcare resource utilization in patients undergoing carpal tunnel release (CTR). The main questions it aims to answer are:Will patients in the video-based care program be more satisfied with their postoperative care? Will this approach reduce healthcare resource use and the burden on patients without increasing complication rates? Researchers will compare the video-based patient-directed care group to the standard in-person follow-up group to see if patient satisfaction and resource use differ while maintaining similar outcomes and complication rates.Participants will:Watch three short educational videos (\< 60 seconds each) on postoperative care. Schedule a suture removal appointment with a nurse at their convenience if needed.Continue to have access to their provider through traditional methods such as phone, EMR, or urgent in-person visits.

Who Is on the Research Team?

CB

Cesar Bravo, M.D.

Principal Investigator

Carilion Clinic

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for individuals who have undergone carpal tunnel release surgery. Participants should be interested in a postoperative care program that uses educational videos. There are no specific exclusion criteria provided, but typically those with complications or additional health issues might not qualify.

Inclusion Criteria

Access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer to view educational videos
Access to internet to download or view postoperative education videos
I am having or had carpal tunnel release surgery.

Exclusion Criteria

Inability to provide informed consent for the study
I am scheduled for or undergoing additional medical procedures.
Patients unable to utilize technology to view videos or follow instructions
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants undergo carpal tunnel release surgery and receive postoperative care through educational videos

6 weeks
1 visit (in-person) for suture removal if needed

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, with access to healthcare providers through phone, EMR, or urgent visits

6 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Educational Videos
Trial Overview The study tests if short educational videos can improve patient satisfaction and reduce the need for healthcare services after carpal tunnel surgery compared to standard in-person follow-ups. It will check if this method leads to similar health outcomes without increasing complications.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Video ManagementExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Standard of CareActive Control1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Carilion Clinic

Lead Sponsor

Trials
85
Recruited
15,400+

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute

Collaborator

Trials
8
Recruited
530+
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