CompletedNot Applicable

The PERCEIVE Study

United Kingdom30 participantsStarted 2020-10-01

Plain-language summary

The PERCEIVE (PrEdiction of Risk and Communication of outcomE followIng major lower limb amputation - a collaboratiVE study) study aims to explore how decisions about major lower limb amputations are made by patients and healthcare professionals.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Any patient aged 18 years old or over with chronic limb threatening ischaemia or diabetic foot disease for whom major lower limb amputation is considered or discussed * Vascular surgeons / anaesthetists / specialist physiotherapists involved in, or supporting major lower limb amputation decision making Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under 18 years old * Patients undergoing major lower limb amputation for other causes (e.g. trauma or cancer) * Any patient/healthcare professional unable or unwilling to provide informed consent. Some patients undergoing emergency major lower limb amputation will have insufficient time to give informed consent * Potential participants with an insufficient understanding of English or Welsh to be able to provide informed consent * Potential participants unable to complete an interview in 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.

What they're measuring

Analysis of audio-recorded consultations between surgeons and patients.

Timeframe: During primary consultation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04903756

SponsorAneurin Bevan University Health Board

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-20

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Who can participate

Age range

18 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.