Video vs. written instructions for hand surgery recovery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares video instructions to written instructions for patients recovering from minor hand surgery. It aims to find which method helps patients better understand and follow their post-operative care.
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Who can take part
- You are having hand or upper arm surgery with Dr. Thibaudeau
- You are 18 years old or older
- You can understand English or French instructions
- You can use the internet to fill out a questionnaire after surgery
- You do not have certain complicated fractures, tendon or nerve injuries, or pre-existing hand problems
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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