Albert Health App PEG Study (NCT06772285) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Albert Health App PEG Study
United Kingdom50 participantsStarted 2026-02
Plain-language summary
Test an existing digital health app, called Albert Health, designed to support patients with a newly inserted feeding tube to use and manage their tube care, in a feasibility study. The feasibility study will evaluate the acceptability, usability and accessibility of the app in preparation for a randomised controlled trial.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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
. Person ≥18 and/or the carer of a person ≥18 having a PEG tube electively inserted; the participant or their supporting carer must be literate in English.
. Written informed consent for study participation obtained from the patient or personal consultee (friend/family), with assent as appropriate by the patient, depending on the level of understanding.
. Willingness to comply with all study requirements.
. The participant or carer must have access to a smart phone or mobile device (such as a pad).
Exclusion criteria
. Person being discharged to a nursing home
. Both participant and carer are visually impaired.
. Patient's whose PEG care will be solely provided by district nurses or professional health care workers
. Patient has major surgery scheduled within 7 days of the PEG insertion date
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
1
Evaluate the acceptability of the app intervention to users
Timeframe: Day 14 and 28
2
Evaluate the useability and interaction with the app by users
Timeframe: 18 months
3
Evaluate the accessibility of the app to users
Timeframe: 18 months
4
Evaluate the accessibility of the app to users
Timeframe: 18 months
5
Evaluate the accessibility of the app to users
Timeframe: 18 months
6
Evaluate the useability and interaction with the app by users
Timeframe: Day 21
7
Evaluate the useability and interaction with the app by users
Timeframe: Day 21
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Trial details
NCT IDNCT06772285
SponsorThe Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust