PPE vs video: which makes patients feel more cared for?

NCT ID NCT05102656

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether cancer patients feel their doctors show more empathy during in-person visits with protective gear (PPE) or during video calls without it. About 107 adults from MD Anderson's emergency center will share their views after a conversation with their doctor. The goal is to learn how to improve patient experience during pandemics or when PPE is needed.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help hospitals understand how to communicate with patients more empathetically during outbreaks or when PPE is needed.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with only 107 participants, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. It measures perceptions, not medical outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer COVID-19 hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm

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COVID-19 INFECTION HEMATOPOIETIC AND LYMPHOID CELL NEOPLASM MALIGNANT SOLID NEOPLASM

PPE vs video: which makes patients feel more cared for?

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