Improving Patient Understanding in Preoperative Informed Consent Process of Trauma Patients Using a Mixed Reality Viewer

Launched by LMU KLINIKUM · Sep 25, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how a special tool called a Mixed Reality Viewer can help patients better understand their surgery for fractures in the wrist, ankle, or shoulder. The goal is to see if using this advanced technology makes patients feel more satisfied with their care and less anxious before their surgery compared to traditional methods like X-rays or CT scans.

To participate, you need to be at least 18 years old and have a fracture that requires surgery using a specific technique. If you join the study, you'll get to see your fracture using the Mixed Reality Viewer, which offers a more interactive view, and researchers will ask you questions about your understanding and feelings regarding the process. The study is currently looking for participants, and it's important to note that some people, such as those with severe visual impairments or certain medical conditions, may not be eligible.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Indication for surgery of a distal radius fracture, upper ankle fracture, or proximal humerus fracture using plate osteosynthesis
• • Age ≥ 18 years old
• • Existing signed confirmation of participation in the study
• • Ability to understand a German interview and questionnaire
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Epilepsy
• • Patients with mental limitations (e.g. dementia) or severe visual impairments that prevent informed consent emergency surgery
• • Age \< 18 or \> 80 years old
• • Inability to understand a German interview and questionnaire