Comparison of Video-Based Versus Written Patient Education on Melanoma

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of video-based patient education with written instruction on subjects' understanding of melanoma.

Detailed Description
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We plan to conduct a randomized, controlled trial comparing the effect of video-based patient education with written instruction on subjects' understanding of melanoma. Subjects randomized to the video-based education arm will be instructed to watch a video on the definition of melanoma, risk factors associated with the development of melanoma, and signs that should prompt an evaluation for melanoma. Subjects randomized to the written education arm will receive written information on the definition of melanoma, risk factors associated with the development of melanoma, and signs that should prompt an evaluation for melanoma. The contents of the video and the written educational materials will be comparable. At the end of the study period 1 month later, subjects will be interviewed via telephone regarding their understanding of melanoma. Subjects will also be interviewed regarding their comprehension and attitude towards video-based and written education materials.

Official Title
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Comparison of Video-based Versus Written Patient Education on Melanoma

Conditions
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Melanoma, Malignant Melanoma

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Patient Educational Materials


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 18 years of age or older at time of consent, may be men or women. Able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements. Capable of giving informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Non-English speaking individuals.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Video-based education arm:<br>Subjects receiving the video-based educational material | Other: Patient Educational Materials<br>* In the experimental arm, the intervention is the video-based patient educational material on melanoma. In the active comparison arm (control arm), the comparison intervention is written patient educational material on melanoma.<br>* Other names: Patient educational materials on melanoma detection;|
| Active Comparator: Written education arm:<br>Subjects receiving the written educational material | Other: Patient Educational Materials<br>* In the experimental arm, the intervention is the video-based patient educational material on melanoma. In the active comparison arm (control arm), the comparison intervention is written patient educational material on melanoma.<br>* Other names: Patient educational materials on melanoma detection;|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Knowledge of melanoma detection. |  | 1 month | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subjects' comprehension and attitude towards video-based and written education materials. |  | 1 month | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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patient Education, dermatology Patient Education, melanoma, melanoma education, malignant melanoma, melanoma detection