Effectiveness of a Peer Visitation Program to Improve Patient Activation and Quality of Life Duri… (NCT03326115) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of a Peer Visitation Program to Improve Patient Activation and Quality of Life During Amputation Rehabilitation
46 participantsStarted 2020-12-01
Plain-language summary
There is no known interventional clinical trial evidence for existing support and the reintegration strategy of a peer visitation program following amputation. The Amputee Coalition Peer Visitation Program is the only national and VA recognized program for amputees, however, it has not been rigorously tested for effectiveness. Therefore, the objective of this study is to demonstrate the Amputee Coalition Peer Visitation Program (AC PVP) will improve functional outcomes for Service Members, Veterans, and civilians during amputation rehabilitation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 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:
* Any candidate for lower extremity amputation
* Any immediate post operative lower extremity amputation within 7 days of amputation
* Willing and able to comply with the study protocol
* Able to provide informed consent
* Male or female, of any ethnicity
* 18 - 75 years of age
* Any body weight
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any level of amputation other than lower extremity
* Known cognitive impairment
* Does not speak English
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.