Empowering Patients to Participate in Health Care Decisions (NCT04254367) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Empowering Patients to Participate in Health Care Decisions
Sweden400 participantsStarted 2020-02-14
Plain-language summary
The study aims to evaluate whether an intervention with patient education in study circles, aiming to empower patients to participate in health care an rehabilitation by increasing health literacy and sense of coherence, may have a causal effect on perceived health, ability and function as well as independence and quality of life for patients with long-term health-related disabilities and passive coping strategies.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 64 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 attending primary care centers included in the study.
* Aged 18-64 years
* Health-related impaired work ability \> 60 net days last 6 months
Exclusion Criteria:• Acute crisis
* Serious mental disorder needing psychiatric specialist care
* Serious somatic disease a definite barrier to rehabilitation for a foreseeable future
* Cognitive impairment or not speaking /understanding Swedish
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
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Net days with sceduled activity
Timeframe: Change from base-line net days with scedulded activity at 6 months