Trial Outcomes & Findings for Evaluation of Videoconferencing Versus Telephone Genetic Counseling (NCT NCT02108977)

NCT ID: NCT02108977

Last Updated: 2019-03-28

Results Overview

Subjects will be asked 8 True/False genetics-related questions before and after counseling to assess improvement and retention of genetic counseling knowledge and information

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

38 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Pre- and post- (within 2 weeks) genetic counseling

Results posted on

2019-03-28

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Videoconferencing Genetic Consultation
Patients will travel to CBOC and receive genetic counseling session via videoconferencing Videoconferencing Genetic Consultation: Patients will travel to CBOC and receive genetic counseling session via videoconferencing
Teleconferencing Genetic Consultation
Patients will receive genetic counseling session via telephone (usual treatment) Teleconferencing Genetic Consultation: Patients will receive genetic counseling session via telephone (usual treatment)
Overall Study
STARTED
18
20
Overall Study
COMPLETED
8
19
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
10
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Evaluation of Videoconferencing Versus Telephone Genetic Counseling

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Videoconferencing Genetic Consultation
n=8 Participants
Patients will travel to CBOC and receive genetic counseling session via videoconferencing Videoconferencing Genetic Consultation: Patients will travel to CBOC and receive genetic counseling session via videoconferencing
Telephone Genetic Consultation
n=19 Participants
Patients will receive genetic counseling session via telephone (usual treatment) Teleconferencing Genetic Consultation: Patients will receive genetic counseling session via telephone (usual treatment)
Total
n=27 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Customized
NA Not collected
n=99 Participants
NA Not collected
n=107 Participants
NA Not collected
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants
n=99 Participants
19 Participants
n=107 Participants
27 Participants
n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Pre- and post- (within 2 weeks) genetic counseling

Subjects will be asked 8 True/False genetics-related questions before and after counseling to assess improvement and retention of genetic counseling knowledge and information

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Videoconferencing Genetic Consultation
n=8 Participants
Patients will travel to CBOC and receive genetic counseling session via videoconferencing Videoconferencing Genetic Consultation: Patients will travel to CBOC and receive genetic counseling session via videoconferencing
Teleconferencing Genetic Consultation
n=19 Participants
Patients will receive genetic counseling session via telephone (usual treatment) Teleconferencing Genetic Consultation: Patients will receive genetic counseling session via telephone (usual treatment)
Assessment of Knowledge Retention of Genetic Counseling Information Via 8-Question Pre- and Post-Counseling Assessment
Correct Answers Pre-Consultation
5.63 Number of correct answers (out of 8)
Standard Deviation 1.19
4.37 Number of correct answers (out of 8)
Standard Deviation 1.54
Assessment of Knowledge Retention of Genetic Counseling Information Via 8-Question Pre- and Post-Counseling Assessment
Correct Answers Post-Consultation
6.50 Number of correct answers (out of 8)
Standard Deviation 0.93
4.74 Number of correct answers (out of 8)
Standard Deviation 1.19

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Within two weeks of receiving genetic counseling

6-question Genetic Counseling Satisfaction Scale using 5-point Likert scale responses Strongly Disagree (1) to Strongly Agree (5)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Videoconferencing Genetic Consultation
n=8 Participants
Patients will travel to CBOC and receive genetic counseling session via videoconferencing Videoconferencing Genetic Consultation: Patients will travel to CBOC and receive genetic counseling session via videoconferencing
Teleconferencing Genetic Consultation
n=19 Participants
Patients will receive genetic counseling session via telephone (usual treatment) Teleconferencing Genetic Consultation: Patients will receive genetic counseling session via telephone (usual treatment)
Satisfaction With Genetic Counseling Session Using the Genetic Counseling Satisfaction Scale
26.88 points on a scale of 30 (most satisfied)
Standard Deviation 3.04
25.21 points on a scale of 30 (most satisfied)
Standard Deviation 2.64

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Within six weeks of receiving genetic counseling

Population: A subsample of patients in each modality was interviewed to qualitatively assess the satisfaction with the counseling they received, and the benefits and limitations of the modality, whether it was by phone or video.

We asked the subjects to discuss specific aspects of each modality including the ease of use, navigation, and adaptability of each modality, conveying and comprehending genetic and numeric information, and perceived advantages and disadvantages of each modality.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Videoconferencing Genetic Consultation
n=7 Participants
Patients will travel to CBOC and receive genetic counseling session via videoconferencing Videoconferencing Genetic Consultation: Patients will travel to CBOC and receive genetic counseling session via videoconferencing
Teleconferencing Genetic Consultation
n=6 Participants
Patients will receive genetic counseling session via telephone (usual treatment) Teleconferencing Genetic Consultation: Patients will receive genetic counseling session via telephone (usual treatment)
Qualitative Assessment of Genetic Counseling Experience, Barriers and Facilitators by PATIENTS
NA participants
The data is qualitative in nature collected via interview
NA participants
The data is qualitative in nature collected via interview

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Within 4 weeks after study data collection was completed

Population: A subsample of counselors in each modality was interviewed to qualitatively assess the satisfaction with the counseling they provided, and the benefits and limitations of the modality, whether it was by phone or video.

Five counselors agreed to be interviewed. We asked them to discuss specific aspects of each modality including the ease of use, navigation, and adaptability of each modality, conveying and comprehending genetic and numeric information, and perceived advantages and disadvantages of each modality.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Videoconferencing Genetic Consultation
n=5 Participants
Patients will travel to CBOC and receive genetic counseling session via videoconferencing Videoconferencing Genetic Consultation: Patients will travel to CBOC and receive genetic counseling session via videoconferencing
Teleconferencing Genetic Consultation
n=5 Participants
Patients will receive genetic counseling session via telephone (usual treatment) Teleconferencing Genetic Consultation: Patients will receive genetic counseling session via telephone (usual treatment)
Qualitative Assessment of Genetic Counseling Experience, Barriers and Facilitators by GENETIC COUNSELORS
NA Participants
Data is qualitative in nature and collected via interview.
NA Participants
Data is qualitative in nature and collected via interview.

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Cost analysis will be conducted in months 10-12 of grant period (projected January 1-March 31, 2015)

Population: Travel distance data not applicable to the Teleconferencing group.

Labor (including training) and non-labor (e.g., equipment cost) inputs required to provide counseling via telephone versus videoconferencing. Patient travels costs will be included via self-report.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Videoconferencing Genetic Consultation
n=8 Participants
Patients will travel to CBOC and receive genetic counseling session via videoconferencing Videoconferencing Genetic Consultation: Patients will travel to CBOC and receive genetic counseling session via videoconferencing
Teleconferencing Genetic Consultation
Patients will receive genetic counseling session via telephone (usual treatment) Teleconferencing Genetic Consultation: Patients will receive genetic counseling session via telephone (usual treatment)
Cost Analysis
67.29 Loss of Productivity Cost in US Dollars
Interval 44.78 to 97.88

Adverse Events

Videoconferencing Genetic Consultation

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Teleconferencing Genetic Consultation

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Santanu Datta, Health Sciences Research Specialist, HSR&D

Health Services Research & Development, Durham VAMC

Phone: (919) 286-0411

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place