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.
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.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
26
Participants will be randomized and given the standard weight loss education by the Gynecologic Oncology provider.
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.
Stephenson Cancer Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Proportion of patient's obesity relevant knowledge pre- and post-education intervention
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.
Time frame: 6 Months
Proportion of patients who chose to take part in bariatric surgery.
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.
Time frame: 6 Months
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