Hormone Replacement Therapy After Risk Reducing Salpingo-oophorectomy

BEHAVIORAL

Experimental Arm

Participants will be randomized to SOC plus the video.

BEHAVIORAL

SOC Arm

Participants will be randomized to SOC counseling.

Decisional Conflict pre-randomization

Time frame: Baseline, pre-randomization

The Decisional Conflict Scale ranges from 16 to 80 with a higher score indicating greater conflict with the decision.

Decisional Conflict post-intervention

Time frame: Immediately after the intervention

Decisional conflict will be reassessed preoperatively after all materials have been reviewed. The Decisional Conflict Scale ranges from 16 to 80 with a higher score indicating greater conflict with the decision.

Decisional Conflict post-operatively

Time frame: 2-6 weeks post op

Decisional conflict will be reassessed postoperatively. The Decisional Conflict Scale ranges from 16 to 80 with a higher score indicating greater conflict with the decision.

Satisfaction with Counseling

Time frame: 2-6 weeks post op

a Likert-scale questionnaire to assess their satisfaction with their preoperative counseling.

Satisfaction with Decision

Time frame: 3-6 months post op

The Satisfaction with Decision scale ranges from 6 to 30 with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction with their decision.

What is a clinical trial?

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Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.

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Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.

Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?

When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.

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