Pituitary NeoplasmsNCT01775332
Interdisciplinary Pituitary Disorders Centre of Excellence: Assessment of Patient Education Tools
A study testing Educational Intervention in people with Pituitary Neoplasms and Prolactinoma, run by Unity Health Toronto at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
The purpose of this research study is to determine the utility of educational materials designed to inform patients of their pituitary condition, in an effort to assist the patients, families, and staff deal with pituitary tumours and related conditions in the best way possible. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Pituitary Neoplasms, Prolactinoma, ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma
- What is being tested?
- Educational Intervention
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- Feb 2014to Dec 2015
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- age equal to or greater than 18 years;
- capable of providing consent to participate on their own behalf;
- diagnosed with a pituitary disorder OR have a history of pituitary disorder AND a current/former patient at St. Michael's Hospital, OR be a caretaker of someone with a pituitary disorder;
- adequate written/verbal English skills.
Who cannot join
- Younger than 18 years;
- Unable to provide consent;
- Unable to communicate in written/verbal English, as all of the surveys and interviews are administered in English
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Canada1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, M5B1T8
Stanley Zhang, B.M., 416-864-5312, injuryprevention@smh.ca
Michael Cusimano, MD, PhD
About this study
The purpose of this research study is to determine the utility of educational materials designed to inform patients of their pituitary condition, in an effort to assist the patients, families, and staff deal with pituitary tumours and related conditions in the best way possible. We have developed a website, informational videos, and a brochure for pituitary tumour patients and their families. The primary outcome measures will be 1) the level of knowledge that patients have of their condition before and after reviewing the materials provided; and 2) ease of use and user satisfaction of the materials. We hypothesize that our informative multimedia educational package will not only improve the health literacy and self-efficacy of patients and their families, but will also improve quality of care.
Read the detailed description
This study involves a formative evaluation of the health literacy resources that we have already developed. We see approximately 60 new patients a year with pituitary disorders, plus the follow-up patients: all of these patients will be offered the opportunity to participate in the study. These materials include a website (containing videos, illustrations and written materials) and plain language educational brochures. The educational materials include information that patients will need throughout their experience with a pituitary tumour, ranging from the signs and symptoms of tumours, to long-term post-operative lifestyle changes. This evaluation will be a mixed-methods evaluation.
Part A (Think aloud) will use "think-aloud" processes to evaluate the usefulness and ease of use of a website that we have developed with patients and their families.
Part B (Resource assessment) will involve the use of questionnaires followed by semi-structured interviews with patients and families before and after using the resources.
- Conditions
- Pituitary Neoplasms, Prolactinoma, ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma, Gigantism, Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma
- Being tested
- Educational Intervention
- Medical subject headings
- Pituitary Neoplasms, Prolactinoma, ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma, Gigantism, Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Educational InterventionOther
A brochure and access to a website including videos that contain detailed information about pituitary disorders will serve as the educational intervention.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Intervention | Experimental | Educational Intervention - Access to educational materials provided (i.e. website, videos, brochure) Receives: Other: Educational Intervention |
| No Intervention/Use of Own Resources | No intervention | No educational materials are provided to participants, but they can use their own resources |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The level of knowledge that patients have of their condition before and after reviewing the materials provided, and ease of use of educational materials and user satisfaction
Measured: 1-2 yrs
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Jan 2013 (estimated)
- Study startFeb 2014
- Primary completionDec 2015 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2015 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Pituitary NeoplasmsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Unity Health TorontoThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Michael Cusimano, MD, PhD, Principal investigator, Unity Health Toronto
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01775332
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SMHAIF - 058
- Status last verified
- Jul 2015
- First submitted
- 22 Jan 2013
- Last updated
- 31 Jul 2015
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Andrulis DP, Brach C. Integrating literacy, culture, and language to improve health care quality for diverse populations. Am J Health Behav. 2007 Sep-Oct;31 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S122-33. doi: 10.5555/ajhb.2007.31.supp.S122.
PubMed 17931131Kan P, Cusimano M. Validation of a quality-of-life questionnaire for patients with pituitary adenoma. Can J Neurol Sci. 2006 Feb;33(1):80-5. doi: 10.1017/s0317167100004741.
PubMed 16583727Goguen, J. (2007). Perioperative management of the pituitary patients. Endocrinology Rounds, 7(9): 1-6. Retrieved February 2, 2011 from http://www.endocrinologyrounds.ca
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 Jul 2015. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Interdisciplinary Pituitary Disorders Centre of Excellence: Assessment of Patient Education Tools
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01775332
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SMHAIF - 058
- Conditions
- Pituitary Neoplasms, Prolactinoma, ACTH-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma, Gigantism, Growth Hormone-Secreting Pituitary Adenoma
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Unity Health TorontoUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Feb 2014
- Primary completion
- Dec 2015 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2015 (estimated)
- First posted
- 24 Jan 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this research study is to determine the utility of educational materials designed to inform patients of their pituitary condition, in an effort to assist the patients, families, and staff deal with pituitary tumours and related conditions in the best way possible. We have developed a website, informational videos, and a brochure for pituitary tumour patients and their families. The primary outcome measures will be 1) the level of knowledge that patients have of their condition before and after reviewing the materials provided; and 2) ease of use and user satisfaction of the materials. We hypothesize that our informative multimedia educational package will not only improve the health literacy and self-efficacy of patients and their families, but will also improve quality of care.
Detailed description
This study involves a formative evaluation of the health literacy resources that we have already developed. We see approximately 60 new patients a year with pituitary disorders, plus the follow-up patients: all of these patients will be offered the opportunity to participate in the study. These materials include a website (containing videos, illustrations and written materials) and plain language educational brochures. The educational materials include information that patients will need throughout their experience with a pituitary tumour, ranging from the signs and symptoms of tumours, to long-term post-operative lifestyle changes. This evaluation will be a mixed-methods evaluation.
Part A (Think aloud) will use "think-aloud" processes to evaluate the usefulness and ease of use of a website that we have developed with patients and their families.
Part B (Resource assessment) will involve the use of questionnaires followed by semi-structured interviews with patients and families before and after using the resources.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Intervention | Experimental | Other: Educational InterventionEducational Intervention - Access to educational materials provided (i.e. website, videos, brochure) |
| No Intervention/Use of Own Resources | No intervention | –No educational materials are provided to participants, but they can use their own resources |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- age equal to or greater than 18 years;
- capable of providing consent to participate on their own behalf;
- diagnosed with a pituitary disorder OR have a history of pituitary disorder AND a current/former patient at St. Michael's Hospital, OR be a caretaker of someone with a pituitary disorder;
- adequate written/verbal English skills.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Younger than 18 years;
- Unable to provide consent;
- Unable to communicate in written/verbal English, as all of the surveys and interviews are administered in English
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Educational InterventionA brochure and access to a website including videos that contain detailed information about pituitary disorders will serve as the educational intervention. | Other | Educational Intervention |
Primary outcome
The level of knowledge that patients have of their condition before and after reviewing the materials provided, and ease of use of educational materials and user satisfaction
Time frame: 1-2 yrs
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 31 Jul 2015.
- Background: PubMed 17931131Andrulis DP, Brach C. Integrating literacy, culture, and language to improve health care quality for diverse populations. Am J Health Behav. 2007 Sep-Oct;31 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S122-33. doi: 10.5555/ajhb.2007.31.supp.S122.
- Background: PubMed 16583727Kan P, Cusimano M. Validation of a quality-of-life questionnaire for patients with pituitary adenoma. Can J Neurol Sci. 2006 Feb;33(1):80-5. doi: 10.1017/s0317167100004741.
- BackgroundGoguen, J. (2007). Perioperative management of the pituitary patients. Endocrinology Rounds, 7(9): 1-6. Retrieved February 2, 2011 from http://www.endocrinologyrounds.ca
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Michael Cusimano, MD, PhD principal investigator
Unity Health Toronto
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Educational Intervention in people with Pituitary Neoplasms and Prolactinoma, run by Unity Health Toronto at 1 site in Canada.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 Jul 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Stanley Zhang, B.M. (416-864-5312, injuryprevention@smh.ca), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
The level of knowledge that patients have of their condition before and after reviewing the materials provided, and ease of use of educational materials and user satisfaction (time frame: 1-2 yrs). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01775332, which also lists 3 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 31 Jul 2015; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.