Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of Centering Pre-operative Counseling on Patient Reported Anxiety

Lead Sponsor:

Northwestern University

Conditions:

Gynecologic Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of pre-operative counseling in a group setting on patient reported anxiety for patients scheduled to undergo surgery for a known or suspect...

Detailed Description

Comprehensive pre-operative counseling and education has been shown to play an important role in quality of life, anxiety and depression among cancer patients. Traditionally, patients are counseled in...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Women equal to or greater than 18 years old
  • Fluent in English
  • Known or suspected diagnosis of a gynecologic malignancy (ovarian, endometrial, uterine, and cervical cancers)
  • Scheduled for major surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital/Prentice Women's Hospital (any laparotomy or laparoscopic or robotic assisted hysterectomy) within 4 weeks of study enrollment
  • Internet access and ability to complete online survey and online counseling session

Exclusion

  • Under 18 years of age
  • Adults unable to consent (cognitive impairment)
  • Pregnant women
  • Prisoners
  • Urgent/Emergent surgery (surgery in less than 72 hours of consultation)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 24 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 30 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

75 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04068675

Start Date

February 24 2020

End Date

June 30 2021

Last Update

August 17 2021

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Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611