Video education vs in-person education for meniscus surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares watching a video about your recovery to getting the same information in person from a healthcare provider. The goal is to see which method helps you prepare better for your surgery and recovery after arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (a common knee surgery to fix a torn meniscus).
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (keyhole surgery to repair a torn meniscus) as a day procedure.
- You have a traumatic or degenerative meniscal tear.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You have access to a device that can play videos (like a smartphone, tablet, or computer).
- You can understand and speak Italian well enough for the education materials.
- You have not had any surgery on either knee in the last 5 years.
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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