Can a short video ease anxiety for cancer patients facing radiation?
NCT ID NCT04363957
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether an educational video about brachytherapy (a type of internal radiation) helps women with cervical or uterine cancer feel more satisfied and less anxious. Eighty patients were randomly assigned to watch the video or receive standard consent only. Researchers measured satisfaction and anxiety at several time points using questionnaires.
What this could mean
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Active substance
educational video
What this could lead to
If it works, this video could become a standard tool to help patients feel more informed and less anxious about brachytherapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study (80 participants) measuring satisfaction and anxiety, not cure or survival. The video may not meaningfully improve outcomes for all patients.
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Locations
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Moores UC San Diego Cancer Center
La Jolla, California, 92093, United States