Effects of Online Peri-operative Education Program for Patients Undergoing Major Head & Neck Surgery

Washington University School of Medicine0 sites200 target enrollmentJuly 17, 2023

ConditionsHead and Neck Cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Head and Neck Cancer
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine
Enrollment: 200
Primary Endpoint: 30-day readmission
Status: Withdrawn
Last Updated: 6 months ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

This phase of the project will evaluate the utility and efficacy of a personalized online patient education platform developed from efforts in Phase 1 in 1) increasing patients' and caregivers' pre- and post-operative preparedness and satisfaction, and 2) reducing readmission, ED/Urgent care/unplanned clinic visits and telephone calls to clinic staff.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

July 17, 2023

End Date

October 31, 2027

Last Updated

6 months ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Washington University School of Medicine

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•18 years of age or older
•Have had or are undergoing free flap surgery and/or total laryngetomy
•Have internet access
•English speaking

Exclusion Criteria

•Younger than 18 years of age
•No internet access
•Non-English speaking

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

30-day readmission

Time Frame: At Day 30

Secondary Outcomes

Number of emergency room/urgent care visits(Through 3 months post-operative)
Number of unplanned clinic visits(Through 3 months post-operative)
Number of telephone calls/electronic messages to clinic staff(Through 3 months post-operative)
Satisfaction of education(At pre-operative visit, 2 weeks post-operative, and 3 months post-operative)
Preparedness for head and neck surgery and post-operative care(At pre-operative visit, 2 weeks post-operative, and 3 months post-operative)