CompletedNot Applicable

Discharge Functional Status and Rehospitalization in the Elderly

United States300 participantsStarted 2012-10

Plain-language summary

The DC PROMIS Study (also known as the Discharge Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Study) is a study to see the effect of patients' social, physical and mental function on their health after hospital discharge.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * patients cared for on the inpatient general medical and surgical services at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH) * age upon admission ≥65 years * anticipated disposition to home at discharge or within two weeks of discharge Exclusion Criteria: * previous hospitalization within 30 days * in-hospital death * transfer to another inpatient facility at the time of discharge * non-English language fluency * hospital medicine attending attestation that patient is not competent or clinically stable to participate * Mini-cog evaluation consistent with dementia

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

30 day rehospitalization

Timeframe: Measured at 30 days following hospital discharge

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02041585

SponsorNorthwestern University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2014-04

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Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.