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Evaluating the Use of Educational Videos in Newly Diagnosed Patients in a Medical Oncology Sarcoma Clinic

Evaluating the Use of Educational Videos in a Medical Oncology Sarcoma Clinic to Improve Patient Knowledge and Satisfaction.

About This Trial

This study aims to evaluate how sarcoma-specific educational videos improve patients' knowledge of their disease and treatment options before their first clinic appointment. Participants will watch four educational videos before their first appointment with a medical oncologist. Participants will be asked to complete surveys to assess their understanding of sarcoma and its treatment options before and after their first medical oncology clinic appointment.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. Signed written and voluntary willing to sign a consent form. 2. Have histologically documented advanced metastatic sarcoma, or is a caregiver of a patient with histologically documented advanced metastatic sarcoma. 3. Age ≥ 18 years. 4. Have not received any previous systemic treatment for sarcoma, or is a caregiver of a sarcoma patient who has not received any previous systemic treatment for sarcoma. 5. Willing/able to complete questionnaires. 6. Able to read and write in English. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Inability to provide willing to sign a consent form. 2. Previously seen by a medical oncologist for their sarcoma. Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Signed written and voluntary informed consent. 2. Have histologically documented advanced metastatic sarcoma, or is a caregiver of a patient with histologically documented advanced metastatic sarcoma. 3. Age ≥ 18 years. 4. Have not received any previous systemic treatment for sarcoma, or is a caregiver of a sarcoma patient who has not received any previous systemic treatment for sarcoma. 5. Willing/able to complete questionnaires. 6. Able to read and write in English. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Inability to provide informed consent. 2. Previously seen by a medical oncologist for their sarcoma.

Treatments Being Tested

OTHER

Educational videos

Participants will be provided with four educational videos in clinic prior to their initial medical oncology consult.

OTHER

Standard of Care

Participants in the control arm will be provided with the educational videos after their consult with the medical oncologist.

Locations (1)

Mount Sinai Hospital

Toronto, Ontario, Canada