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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

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Behavior

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Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    RECRUITING

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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