CompletedNot Applicable

Improving Decisions About CPR

Canada200 participantsStarted 2017-10-01

Plain-language summary

Objective The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of a multi-faceted, clinical decision support intervention aimed at improving the quality of decisions about Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for seriously ill, elderly patients in hospital. The hypothesis is that fewer patients in the intervention group will have a documented order for CPR and they will have greater satisfaction with decision making about CPR than patients in the control group.

Who can participate

Age range

55 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Eligible to receive CPR
. Satisfying at least one of the following criteria groups
. 55 years of age or older with one or more of the following diagnoses:
. 80 years of age or older and admitted to hospital from the community for an acute medical or surgical condition.
. If none of the above criteria are met, any patient whose death within the next 6 months would not surprise any member of their care team.
. At least 55 years old and predicted risk of death in the next 12 months of \>=10% as calculated with the HOMR Now! Score

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?

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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

CPR Orders

Timeframe: 14 days post enrollment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03287895

SponsorOttawa Hospital Research Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-10-22

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