CompletedNot Applicable

Virtual Phone Visits Compared to In-Person Physical Visits for Post-Operative Follow-Up at a Sports Medicine Clinic

United States90 participantsStarted 2022-03-01

Plain-language summary

This study will compare patient reported outcomes (PROs) of patients seen at virtual phone visits compared to in-person visits for 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 6 months post-operative follow up at a sports medicine clinic. This study will determine if there is a difference in PROs between these two groups of patients. The investigators hypothesize patients who are seen during a virtual phone visit will report different PRO compared to patients who are seen during an in-person visit for post-operative follow-up at 6-months.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants are at least 18 years of age. * Participants who are seen at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center sports medicine clinic. * Participants have agreed to have operative intervention. * Participants must own a phone with reliable calling capabilities. * The Participants must have access to reliable internet to fill out the online survey. * The Participants must be able to provide consent. * Participants may include pregnant patients. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients that are under the age of 18 * any cognitive impaired adult * any adult unable to provide consent.

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

PROMIS Physical and Mental Scores

Timeframe: 6 month post-operative visit

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05998148

SponsorJonathan Wu

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-31

Results submitted2025-11-26

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