Patient Care Pathway and Factors Influencing Their Choice to Consult in the Emergency Department … (NCT07046754) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Patient Care Pathway and Factors Influencing Their Choice to Consult in the Emergency Department or an Out-of-Hours Care Service: A Comparative Study
France194 participantsStarted 2025-01-15
Plain-language summary
It focuses on the patient care pathway and the factors influencing their choice to seek consultation in the Emergency Department or Out-of-Hours Care Service for issues that fall under general medicine.
In France, emergency services are increasingly overcrowded, particularly with cases that should be handled by general practitioners. This strain on the healthcare system, caused by the saturation of emergency departments, has consequences on the quality of care for true emergencies.
This study aims to better understand who these users are and why they choose the Emergency Department over other care options.
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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 18 and over.
* Patients who have given oral consent.
* Patients with rights covered by Social Security.
* Patients able to understand French.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Minor patient.
* Illiterate patient.
* Patients who do not have social security rights.
* Patient under guardianship or curatorship.
* Patient deprived of liberty.
* Patient under legal protection.
* Patients admitted for consultation for the reasons below:
* Chest pain
* Limb fracture/deformity
* Major trauma
* Wound
* All vital emergencies: neurological, hemodynamic, respiratory.
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.