Animated video aims to ease anxiety before breast reconstruction
NCT ID NCT06864754
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an animated video can improve understanding and reduce anxiety in 300 breast cancer patients scheduled for DIEP flap breast reconstruction. Patients will complete surveys before and after watching the video, and again after surgery. The goal is to see if the video helps set realistic expectations and eases worry.
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Active substance
WashU DIEP Flap Video
What this could lead to
If the video improves understanding and reduces anxiety, it could become a standard tool to better prepare patients for DIEP flap surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The video may not significantly change understanding or anxiety.
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Washington University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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