New program aims to help vulnerable surgery patients recover faster
NCT ID NCT06356558
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a program called VISACT that uses visual aids, provider coaching, and organizational training to help surgery patients with low health literacy. The goal is to improve recovery and reduce complications. The study will enroll 1050 patients and providers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Educational intervention (VISACT) - visual aids, provider coaching, and organizational training delivered via an interactive platform
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that adapting recovery programs for low health literacy patients improves outcomes and reduces hospital stays.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot trial, not yet recruiting. The intervention is educational, not a drug, so its impact may be modest and hard to measure.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
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