Patient education

This trial tests whether a mobile app that combines pain education with clinical hypnosis can reduce pain and disability in people with chronic low back pain. About 720 adults who are seeing their general practitioner for back pain will either use the app for 8 weeks or receive a…

This study looks at whether teaching people with a colostomy or ileostomy how to care for their stoma helps them adjust better, feel better about their body, and manage their daily life. About 100 adults who had planned stoma surgery will take part. The goal is to see if educatio…

This study looks at whether teaching people about the science of their pain, combined with specific exercises, can reduce fear of movement, pain intensity, and negative thoughts about pain in adults with non-specific neck pain. Researchers will compare three groups: education plu…

This study tests a digital app called StartHjelp that provides information about mental health treatment, patient rights, and self-help strategies to adults waiting for outpatient care. The goal is to see if using the app improves patient satisfaction, engagement, and knowledge c…

This trial compares two ways to educate breast cancer patients before radiotherapy: a standard phone call versus a videoconference with a radiation therapist. The goal is to see if seeing a face on screen reduces patients' fears and anxiety more than a voice on the phone. About 1…

This study looks at whether teaching people about their rotator cuff-related shoulder pain can reduce symptoms without other treatments. Researchers will track pain levels and knowledge in 116 adults aged 18-65. The goal is to find out which patients improve most from education a…

This observational study follows patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD) to see how their self-efficacy and quality of life change over time. Participants either undergo inpatient pulmonary rehabilitation or receive regular outpatient care. Researchers use question…

This study tests whether showing short educational videos to families during pediatric cardiology visits helps them understand their child's condition and makes the clinic run more efficiently. About 300 children and their caregivers will participate at one clinic in San Antonio.…

This study tests whether a one-on-one nursing education session just before a stroke patient goes home can improve how well they follow their medication and care plan. Researchers will enroll 300 stroke survivors who are returning home and randomly assign half to receive the extr…

This study compares an AI-powered chatbot to traditional educational handouts for teaching African American adults about oral cancer. Researchers want to see which method helps people learn more about prevention, risk factors, and early signs. The goal is to find better ways to s…

This study tests whether an AI-generated avatar video helps radiotherapy patients understand their treatment and feel less anxious, compared to a standard slide-based video. About 136 patients will watch one of the two videos and answer questionnaires. The goal is to see if the A…

This study tests a live online group class called GoPREPARE that teaches people how to get fitter, eat better, and manage stress before major cancer surgery. Researchers will recruit 24 patients awaiting surgery and randomly assign them to either the class or standard care. The g…

This study looks at whether watching a video about how to prepare for a colonoscopy helps people clean their bowels better than just getting written or spoken instructions. About 246 people who have never had a colonoscopy before will take part. The goal is to see if video educat…