Written vs. Video Education for Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Part of Cancer, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of learning about breast reconstruction options after mastectomy—reading written materials versus watching videos. Researchers want to see which method helps patients make better-informed decisions and feel more confident about their choice.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are a new patient meeting with UCSF plastic surgery for breast reconstruction consultation
- You are considering mastectomy (breast removal) for cancer treatment, cancer prevention, or as part of a staged procedure
- You speak and read English fluently
- You have not yet decided between lumpectomy (partial breast removal) and mastectomy, or you are exploring mastectomy with reconstruction
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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