Cost-Effectiveness of Web-Based Follow Ups
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01079572 |
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : March 3, 2010
Last Update Posted : February 7, 2013
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First Submitted Date ICMJE | March 1, 2010 | ||
First Posted Date ICMJE | March 3, 2010 | ||
Last Update Posted Date | February 7, 2013 | ||
Study Start Date ICMJE | February 2010 | ||
Actual Primary Completion Date | March 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) | ||
Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE |
Cost-effectiveness [ Time Frame: one year ] | ||
Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE | Same as current | ||
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Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE | Same as current | ||
Current Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures | Not Provided | ||
Original Other Pre-specified Outcome Measures | Not Provided | ||
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Brief Title ICMJE | Cost-Effectiveness of Web-Based Follow Ups | ||
Official Title ICMJE | Cost-Effectiveness of Web-Based Follow Up Following Total Joint Arthroplasty | ||
Brief Summary | Complications following total joint arthroplasty are rare, and the majority of follow-up visits are routine. The technology now exists to conduct annual follow-up assessments without having to physically see the patient. This study will investigate the cost-effectiveness of web-based follow-up assessments compared to standard in-clinic follow-ups. We will also assess patient satisfaction, preference, and the validity of the web-based follow up assessments. Patients coming up to their 1 year follow-up or greater will be randomized to either the web-based group or the usual care group. Web-based patients will complete all questionnaires using an online database system, and have their x-ray taken at their local radiology facility. The surgeon will review radiographs online. If there are any concerns with the x-ray or responses to questionnaires, arrangements will be made for the patient to be seen at the clinic. Patients in the Usual Care group will come into the clinic for their follow-up assessment and have their x-ray taken at University Hospital as usual. Online assessment could significantly decrease wait times in orthopaedic clinics, as well as increase availability for OR time and new consultations. This approach could also potentially reduce patient burden by decreasing travel distances, financial burden and time requirements. |
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Detailed Description | Not Provided | ||
Study Type ICMJE | Interventional | ||
Study Phase ICMJE | Not Applicable | ||
Study Design ICMJE | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose: Health Services Research |
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Recruitment Status ICMJE | Completed | ||
Actual Enrollment ICMJE |
260 | ||
Original Estimated Enrollment ICMJE |
1000 | ||
Actual Study Completion Date ICMJE | March 2011 | ||
Actual Primary Completion Date | March 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) | ||
Eligibility Criteria ICMJE | Inclusion Criteria:
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Ages ICMJE | Child, Adult, Older Adult | ||
Accepts Healthy Volunteers ICMJE | No | ||
Contacts ICMJE | Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects | ||
Listed Location Countries ICMJE | Canada | ||
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NCT Number ICMJE | NCT01079572 | ||
Other Study ID Numbers ICMJE | PSI-2010-01 | ||
Has Data Monitoring Committee | No | ||
U.S. FDA-regulated Product | Not Provided | ||
IPD Sharing Statement ICMJE | Not Provided | ||
Responsible Party | Dianne Bryant, University of Western Ontario, Canada | ||
Study Sponsor ICMJE | University of Western Ontario, Canada | ||
Collaborators ICMJE | The Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation | ||
Investigators ICMJE | Not Provided | ||
PRS Account | University of Western Ontario, Canada | ||
Verification Date | February 2013 | ||
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