Time Within the Acute Care Chain: How Long Have Medical Emergency Department Patients Spent (NCT06079099) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Time Within the Acute Care Chain: How Long Have Medical Emergency Department Patients Spent
Netherlands583 participantsStarted 2022-04-20
Plain-language summary
This study is part of a research domain focusing on the acute care chain, which includes the patient journey from symptoms to treatment on the Emergency Medical Department (ED). Within hospitals there is much attention for triage and the amount of time patients spent within the chain, especially for the ED. However, there is less information available on what occurs before patients visit the ED. Gaining more insight in the patient journey in the acute care chain as a whole, might provide important information to further optimize care at the ED. In the current study, 750 patients will be included at multiple ED's in the Netherlands. The primary goal is to gain insight in the patient journey of adult ED patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients of 18 years and older
* Patient is treated at ED during inclusion period
* Patient is able and willing to sign informed consent or has a legal representative
Exclusion Criteria:
\- Language barrier
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
1
Total time a patient spent in acute care chain.
Timeframe: up to hours with a maximum of 48 hours.Time unit: hours.