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Discontinuation of Automated Engagement Support

NCT02578628 · Status: TERMINATED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 488

Last updated 2018-05-08

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The Chronic Kidney Disease Engagement System is currently in place for 1700 adults receiving care from Empire Physicians Medical Group (EPMG), an Independent Practice Association located in Palm Desert, California. The system monitors routine clinical laboratory test results and send messages to patients and providers when action is indicated, such as when tests are overdue or results require extra clinical attention. This study will assess what happens to laboratory results, utilization of laboratory tests, and costs of care when ther system is discontinued.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Patient Engagement

The patient engagement system monitors routine clinical laboratory test results and sends messages to patients and providers when action is indicated, such as when tests are overdue or results require extra clinical attention. Patients receive first class letters directing them to call their provider. Providers receive fax or electronic messages directing them to reach out to the patient to arrange follow-up care.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Patient Engagement Systems

    collaborator INDUSTRY

  • Empire Physicians Medical Group

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Vermont

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Benjamin Littenberg, MD · University of Vermont

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-10-31
Primary Completion
2017-12-31
Completion
2017-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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Diseases

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