NCT02546180

Brief Summary

This prospective randomized pilot clinical trial studied the effect on preoperative anxiety of watching a series of YouTube videos designed to create a virtual hospital experience for patients undergoing primary total hip and knee arthroplasty as compared to routine preoperative education. Hypothesis: Preoperative anxiety related to hip and knee replacement surgeries can be reduced by patient exposure to a virtual hospital inpatient experience delivered by a series of YouTube videos.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
65

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable anxiety

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2014

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable anxiety

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2014

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2014

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2014

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 8, 2015

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 10, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

September 10, 2015

Status Verified

September 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

September 8, 2015

Last Update Submit

September 8, 2015

Conditions

Keywords

Patient educationPreoperative anxiety

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Score

    Baseline, approximately 2-3 weeks

Study Arms (2)

YouTube Video Viewers

EXPERIMENTAL

Subjects in this arm were randomized to viewing YouTube videos.

Other: Viewing YouTube videos

Standard Education

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Subjects in this arm were randomized to standard preoperative education.

Other: Standard preoperative education

Interventions

The on-line patient education program will highlight postoperative care.

YouTube Video Viewers

Standard preoperative education will be provided by the surgeon, physician extender and paramedical staff in the clinic.

Standard Education

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients undergoing primary total hip or total knee arthroplasty at Mayo Clinic in Florida
  • Patients must be able to give consent to the study
  • Patients must agree to watch the videos prior to scheduled surgery
  • Patients must agree to complete the questionnaire in the office and again prior to surgery on the day of surgery

You may not qualify if:

  • No internet access at home
  • Visual or auditory conditions which limit a patient's ability to view the You Tube videos at home

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • O'Connor MI, Brennan K, Kazmerchak S, Pratt J. YouTube Videos to Create a "Virtual Hospital Experience" for Hip and Knee Replacement Patients to Decrease Preoperative Anxiety: A Randomized Trial. Interact J Med Res. 2016 Apr 18;5(2):e10. doi: 10.2196/ijmr.4295.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anxiety Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Mary O'Connor, MD

    Mayo Clinic

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
PI

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 8, 2015

First Posted

September 10, 2015

Study Start

February 1, 2014

Primary Completion

May 1, 2014

Study Completion

May 1, 2014

Last Updated

September 10, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-09