Examining the Effectiveness and Implementation of the Emergency Department Patient-Activated Tran… (NCT06668636) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Examining the Effectiveness and Implementation of the Emergency Department Patient-Activated Transition to Care At Home Tool
Canada12,000 participantsStarted 2024-01-16
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effectiveness and implementation of the Emergency Department Patient-Activated Transition to Care at Home (ED-PATCH) tool, which is used by patients to manage information during their visit to the emergency department. The main aims of the trial are:
* To study whether ED-PATCH works well in Canadian emergency department settings
* To understand the context and strategies impacting the implementation of ED-PATCH in Canadian emergency department settings
ED-PATCH is an electronic tool accessed using a smartphone or tablet that patients and caregivers can use to create their own summary of what happened during their visit to the emergency department. Using a questionnaire format, the tool prompts users to enter information about their symptoms, tests and procedures done during the visit, diagnosis, medications given, and their plans after leaving the emergency department. A healthcare provider checks that the information is correct before the summary is locked and emailed to the patient.
Researchers will compare data collected before ED-PATCH is launched and after it is launched to learn if the tool reduces return visits to the emergency department and other outcomes such as participants' stress, memory and understanding of their visit, health status, and care experiences.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Youth and adults aged 14 years and older are eligible to participate on their own behalf; caregivers or support people aged 14 years and older are eligible to participate on behalf of children younger than 14 years old
* Seeking emergency care at participating sites on their own behalf or as a caregiver or support person for another patient
* Discharged home from the ED
* Able to understand and read English or French
* Meet Canadian Triage Acuity Scale (CTAS) between 2-5
* Provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Infants and children aged under 14 years are not eligible to participate on their own behalf
* Admitted to hospital after seeking emergency care
* Unable to understand or read English or French
* CTAS of 1
* Not providing informed 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.