Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Endometrial Cancer, Obesity
Conditions
Keywords
bariatric surgery, endometrial cancer, obesity
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to examine whether a standardized video education tool will improve knowledge regarding obesity and bariatric surgery and increase bariatric surgery referrals for obese women with endometrial cancer.
Detailed description
An estimated 50% of all endometrial cancer cases are associated with obesity. Bariatric surgery has been shown to reduce the risk of hormone-related cancers, including endometrial cancer, by up to 70-80%. This prospective, study of 80 patients will be randomized to either a standard education for weight loss provided by their oncologist or a standard education plus a 15-minute video with information regarding obesity, relationship of obesity and endometrial cancer, and the safety and benefits of bariatric surgery.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALStandard weight loss education
Participants will be randomized and given the standard weight loss education by the Gynecologic Oncology provider.
BEHAVIORALStandard weight loss education + Educational Video
Participants will be randomized and given the standard weight loss education by the Gynecologic Oncology provider followed by a 15-minute educational video detailing the benefits of weight loss.
Sponsors
University of Oklahoma
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Adults aged 18-80 with class II or greater obesity (BMI ≥ 35) * Have pathologically-confirmed endometrial cancer * Have completed initial therapy (e.g. surgery, hormonal therapy, vaginal cuff brachytherapy, or a combination of these modalities) and require no further interventions related to cancer care. Patients taking hormonal therapy as part of cancer treatment may be included.
Exclusion criteria
* Under the age of 18 or over the age of 80 * Have previously undergone bariatric surgery * Requires ongoing cancer treatment with chemotherapy or whole pelvic radiation. * Poor surgical candidate secondary to comorbidities or performance status.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Proportion of patient's obesity relevant knowledge pre- and post-education intervention | 6 Months | Proportion of patient will complete a pre and post (6 months after enrollment) survey to examine the knowledge of obesity, endometrial cancer and bariatric surgery. These measures will be self-reported 6 months after the patient was educated on the benefits of weight loss. |
| Proportion of patients who chose to take part in bariatric surgery. | 6 Months | Based on these pre-and post-educational surveys patient's decision to participate or to decline the bariatric surgery referral will be recorded, including the patients experience with bariatric surgery program. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed