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Study Summary
No. 2007-0400:.......Other Studies; Vulva......Marc A. Rozner......Anesthesiology
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Study Summary Title
Study Summary
Number:		2007-0400
Study Title:Patient Knowledge of Pacemaker/Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
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Physician New Patient Referral
Name:Marc A. RoznerPatients Call:800-392-1611 (in U.S.A.) 713-792-6161 (outside U.S.A.)
Dept:AnesthesiologyReferring MD
Call:		800-392-1611 (in U.S.A.) 713-792-6161 (outside U.S.A.)
Phone:713-792-6911
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General Information
Disease Group:Other Studies
Vulva		Supported By:N/A
Phase of Study:N/AReturn
Visit:		NA. No follow-up will be conducted.
Treatment
Agents:		NoneHome Care:NA No home care required.
Treatment Loc:Only at MDACC
Estimated
Length of Stay
in Houston:		NA. Survey will require 15 minutes of time within one clinic visit.
Description/
Intervention:		Unavailable
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Study Objectives / Outcomes
1. To assess patient's knowledge of their implantable device.
2. To identify gaps in knowledge in three areas: patient training, current knowledge, and self-management ability with respect to their pacemaker or defibrillator.
3. To determine the need for future patient education or physician education interventions in patients with cardiac generators.
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Study Status Information
Study Activation / Registration Date:
IRB Review and Approval Date:06/22/2007
Study Type:Other
Recruitment Status:Closed
Projected Accrual:N/A
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Enrollment Eligibility
If you do not meet the enrollment eligibility, there may be other treatment options for you. Please Contact the Referral Office for more information.
Inclusion Criteria:1) Patients with cardiac pacemaker or implanted cardioverter-defibrillator referred to the Preoperative Consultation Clinic for a device check.

2) English-speaking. This is a needs survey. We expect that the needs of patients will be the same across groups.
Exclusion Criteria:1) Patients who have had more than 1 device implanted.

2) Patients who have been previously seen in the Preoperative Consultation Clinic for a device check.

3) Patients who fail to consent to participate.

4) (Patients with sight or reading impairments will be offered assistance from research staff to complete the survey.)
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Links
Registration Number: Not Applicable Clinical Trial
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