Pilot Feasibility Study of a Video Intervention to Educate Patients with Breast Cancer About Clinical Trials

The purpose of this project was to develop and test the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a video about cancer clinical trials (CCTs) developed for breast cancer patients. We developed 2 brief 7-min videos that focused on breast cancer patients describing their experiences participating in CCTs, supplemented with doctors and research staff explaining key research concepts. One video was culturally tailored to Black patients and the other to White patients. To assess feasibility study, participants and their care providers completed a survey to evaluate their satisfaction with the video. Eligibility criteria for the study included ≥ 21 years of age, English-speaking, no prior experience participating in a CCT, and being potentially eligible for breast CCT enrollment. Preliminary efficacy was evaluated with a pretest-posttest design using a single item asking about intent to enroll in a clinical trial. The mean age of the patient sample (n = 50) was 53.0 years, and 50.0% were Black. Participants reported that the video was in the right length, useful, and easy to understand. Providers’ evaluation (n = 5) revealed that viewing the video helped prepare patients for further CCT discussion. Preliminary efficacy showed no statistically significant difference in participant interest in CCT enrollment pre- and post-video. Changes in patients’ intent in enrollment were associated with age and education. Culturally adapted video interventions can be helpful in supporting both patients and providers throughout the CCT education process but additional work is needed to improve enrollment into clinical trials.