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Pre-Surgery video may calm nerves and boost understanding in colorectal cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07686133

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether watching an educational video before a surgical consultation helps colorectal cancer patients feel less anxious and more informed. About 100 adults scheduled for curative-intent colon or rectal surgery will be randomly assigned to either watch the video beforehand or receive standard care alone. Researchers will measure anxiety, disease understanding, and how well patients feel they can participate in decisions about their care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
video-based patient education platform
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce anxiety and improve shared decision-making for colorectal cancer patients facing surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (100 participants) at a single center, so results may not apply broadly. The video may not significantly reduce anxiety or improve understanding compared to standard care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (≥18 years of age). * Biopsy-proven adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum. * Evaluated for surgical resection at the University Health Network (UHN). * Undergoing elective, curative-intent: Right hemicolectomy, Left hemicolectomy, Sigmoid resection, Low anterior resection, Abdominoperineal resection Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 years. * Emergency surgery. * Palliative surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal adenocarcinoma colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm Patient Participation Patient Satisfaction

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Colorectal cancer Patient Patient engagement Patient satisfaction

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Locations

  • Toronto General Hospital

    Toronto, Canada

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