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Videos to Aid Decision Making for Fibroid Treatment

Description

Uterine fibroids are a common condition that can cause heavy and/or painful menstrual bleeding. There are many treatment options, but they vary in efficacy, side effects, short-term recovery and long-term implications for future fertility. Patients can have difficulty deciding between these options. In this study, the investigators will randomly assign patients seeking treatment for fibroids to receive an educational video on fibroids and their treatment, versus usual care (no video). The investigators will assess their decisional conflict with and without exposure to the video using a validated survey to see if exposure to the educational video helps them make decisions.

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Uterine fibroids are a common condition that can cause heavy and/or painful menstrual bleeding. There are many treatment options, but they vary in efficacy, side effects, short-term recovery and long-term implications for future fertility. Patients can have difficulty deciding between these options. In this study, the investigators will randomly assign patients seeking treatment for fibroids to receive an educational video on fibroids and their treatment, versus usual care (no video). The investigators will assess their decisional conflict with and without exposure to the video using a validated survey to see if exposure to the educational video helps them make decisions.

The Use of Video Aids Versus Usual Care for Reduction in Decisional Conflict in Fibroid Treatment

Videos to Aid Decision Making for Fibroid Treatment

Condition
Uterine Bleeding
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Philadelphia

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19010

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Diagnosis of uterine fibroids
  • * Scheduled appointment to discuss management of fibroids in an outpatient clinical site associated with the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
  • * Age \<18 or \>55
  • * Uterine or cervical cancer
  • * Cervical dysplasia grade 2-3 within the last 12 mo
  • * Pregnancy
  • * Menopause
  • * Decision made prior to the study intake to have a surgical procedure for treatment of fibroids

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 55 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Pennsylvania,

Anuja Dokras, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Pennsylvania

Study Record Dates

2026-03