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Randomized Controlled Trial of a Patient Activation Tool in Pediatric Appendicitis (Antibiotics Alone vs. Appendectomy)

NCT02110485 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 200

Last updated 2019-11-19

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if a patient activation tool (PAT) can improve decision making and patient centered outcomes in pediatric patients with appendicitis and their caregivers choosing between antibiotics alone and appendectomy.

Conditions

  • Appendicitis
  • Children

Interventions

OTHER

Patient Activation Tool

An interactive tablet based tool designed to (1) teach patient activation strategies; (2) provide evidence-based information about a health condition, (3) help patient/caregiver dyads recognize and clarify their own values, and (4) provide guidance in decision making and communication among those involved with the decision.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

    collaborator OTHER

  • Peter Minneci

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Katherine J Deans, MD · Nationwide Children's Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
7 Years
Max Age
17 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-03-01
Primary Completion
2017-08-31
Completion
2019-08-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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