Comparison of Video-based Versus Written Patient Education on Melanoma
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Enrollment
- 78
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Knowledge of melanoma detection.
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of video-based patient education with written instruction on subjects' understanding of melanoma.
Detailed Description
We plan to conduct a randomized, controlled trial comparing the effect of video-based patient education with written instruction on subjects' understanding of melanoma.
Subjects randomized to the video-based education arm will be instructed to watch a video on the definition of melanoma, risk factors associated with the development of melanoma, and signs that should prompt an evaluation for melanoma. Subjects randomized to the written education arm will receive written information on the definition of melanoma, risk factors associated with the development of melanoma, and signs that should prompt an evaluation for melanoma. The contents of the video and the written educational materials will be comparable.
At the end of the study period 1 month later, subjects will be interviewed via telephone regarding their understanding of melanoma. Subjects will also be interviewed regarding their comprehension and attitude towards video-based and written education materials.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •18 years of age or older at time of consent, may be men or women.
- •Able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements.
- •Capable of giving informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Non-English speaking individuals.
Arms & Interventions
Video-based education arm:
Subjects receiving the video-based educational material
Intervention: Patient Educational Materials (Other)
Written education arm:
Subjects receiving the written educational material
Intervention: Patient Educational Materials (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Knowledge of melanoma detection.
Time Frame: 1 month
Secondary Outcomes
- Subjects' comprehension and attitude towards video-based and written education materials.(1 month)