NCT07062393

Effect of Mobile Augmented Reality Counseling on Improving Shared Decision-Making in Thoracic Surgery

Effect of Mobile Augmented Reality Counseling on Improving Shared Decision-Making in Thoracic Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 47 (actual)
• Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This randomized clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of Mobile Augmented Reality (MAR) counseling compared to traditional verbal counseling for patients undergoing thoracic surgery. MAR counseling integrates patient-specific 3D anatomical models to enhance understanding of surgical procedures and risks. The study assesses patient and caregiver satisfaction, decision-making confidence, and communication quality. Health care providers' perspectives on the counseling methods are also examined. Participants will be assigned to one of the two counseling groups and asked to complete a questionnaire immediately after the counseling session.

Conditions

• Lung Cancer Patients

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Traditional Counseling → MAR Counseling	A single session begins with mobile augmented-reality counseling using interactive 3D models, followed by a standard verbal counseling with printed diagrams and CT images.
BEHAVIORAL	MAR Counseling → Traditional Counseling	A single session begins with mobile augmented-reality counseling using interactive 3D models, followed by a standard verbal counseling with printed diagrams and CT images.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-07-15
• Primary completion: 2023-06-19
• Completion: 2023-06-19
• First posted: 2025-07-14
• Last updated: 2025-07-17

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Taiwan