PATIENT EDUCATION

This study looks at whether teaching people how to care for their stoma (a surgical opening in the belly) helps them feel more confident, have a better body image, and adjust to life after surgery. About 100 adults who had planned colostomy or ileostomy surgery will take part. Th…

This study looks at whether a video call with a radiation therapist before starting radiotherapy helps breast cancer patients feel less worried and anxious compared to a standard phone call. About 130 people will take part and fill out questionnaires at three points: when they jo…

This study looks at whether teaching people about the science of their pain, combined with tailored 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 whether an AI-powered chatbot can help African American adults learn more about oral cancer and its prevention compared to traditional educational handouts. About 60 participants will be split into two groups, and their knowledge will be measured before and after…

This study looks at whether watching a short video about bowel preparation helps people clean their colon better before a colonoscopy. About 246 adults who have never had a colonoscopy will take part. The goal is to see if video education leads to better preparation than standard…

This study looks at what limits social activities in adults with hand injuries and tests whether a 10-15 minute video from a physiotherapist can improve their knowledge and awareness. About 40 participants will fill out questionnaires before and after watching the video. The goal…

This study looks at whether teaching people about their shoulder condition can reduce pain. Researchers will follow 116 adults with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain who receive only education, no other treatment. They want to find out which types of patients improve the most. T…

This study tests whether a virtual group class (GoPREPARE) that teaches exercise, nutrition, and emotional support before cancer surgery is practical and helpful. About 24 adults awaiting surgery will be randomly assigned to the class or standard care. Researchers will track how …

This study compares two types of educational videos for people about to start radiation therapy: one made with an AI avatar and another using standard slides with voiceover. About 136 patients will watch one of the videos and answer questions about their anxiety and understanding…