Trial Outcomes & Findings for Complementary Therapies in Palliative Care (NCT NCT02644356)
NCT ID: NCT02644356
Last Updated: 2017-03-17
Results Overview
Investigator-generated test of change in knowledge about theory, mechanisms of action, delivery, indications for use, evidence of efficacy; total of 45 multiple choice questions covering three modalities: acupuncture, massage, and music interventions. Range of total possible correct responses was from 0-45, with subscores as follows: range for acupuncture, 0-15; massage, 0-16; music interventions, 0-14. Total score is the sum of the combined subscores.
COMPLETED
PHASE1
51 participants
Baseline, 30 days
2017-03-17
Participant Flow
Participant milestones
| Measure |
Online CE/CME Course
Participant in taking the three course modules and completing pre- and post-course data collection.
Online CE/CME course: Educational modules of a proposed online CE/CME course, module topics consisting of acupuncture, massage, and music-related interventions
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Overall Study
STARTED
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51
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Overall Study
COMPLETED
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49
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Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
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2
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Reasons for withdrawal
| Measure |
Online CE/CME Course
Participant in taking the three course modules and completing pre- and post-course data collection.
Online CE/CME course: Educational modules of a proposed online CE/CME course, module topics consisting of acupuncture, massage, and music-related interventions
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Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
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2
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Baseline Characteristics
Complementary Therapies in Palliative Care
Baseline characteristics by cohort
| Measure |
Online CE/CME Course
n=51 Participants
Participant in taking the three course modules and completing pre- and post-course data collection.
Online CE/CME course: Educational modules of a proposed online CE/CME course, module topics consisting of acupuncture, massage, and music-related interventions
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Age, Categorical
<=18 years
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0 Participants
n=99 Participants
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Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
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51 Participants
n=99 Participants
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Age, Categorical
>=65 years
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0 Participants
n=99 Participants
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Age, Continuous
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43.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.3 • n=99 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Female
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44 Participants
n=99 Participants
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Sex: Female, Male
Male
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7 Participants
n=99 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White non-hispanic
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29 participants
n=99 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian American
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8 participants
n=99 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
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7 participants
n=99 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black
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6 participants
n=99 Participants
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Race/Ethnicity, Customized
American Indian
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1 participants
n=99 Participants
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Region of Enrollment
United States
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51 participants
n=99 Participants
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PRIMARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 30 daysPopulation: Disciplines: Nursing, 22; physician, 11; social work, 13; chaplaincy, 4; administrators, 4; counseling/psychology, 2 (some reported more than one discipline).
Investigator-generated test of change in knowledge about theory, mechanisms of action, delivery, indications for use, evidence of efficacy; total of 45 multiple choice questions covering three modalities: acupuncture, massage, and music interventions. Range of total possible correct responses was from 0-45, with subscores as follows: range for acupuncture, 0-15; massage, 0-16; music interventions, 0-14. Total score is the sum of the combined subscores.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Online CE/CME Course
n=49 Participants
Participant in taking the three course modules and completing pre- and post-course data collection.
Online CE/CME course: Educational modules of a proposed online CE/CME course, module topics consisting of acupuncture, massage, and music-related interventions
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|---|---|
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Change in Test Scores on Knowledge of Course Content From Baseline to 30 Days
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39.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.0
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 30 daysPopulation: There was missing data for one subject for this item.
Investigator-generated scale of confidence in understanding modality safety considerations. Likert-scaled items ranging from 0-10, with 0 as lowest and 10 as highest.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Online CE/CME Course
n=48 Participants
Participant in taking the three course modules and completing pre- and post-course data collection.
Online CE/CME course: Educational modules of a proposed online CE/CME course, module topics consisting of acupuncture, massage, and music-related interventions
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Change in Ratings of Confidence in Understanding a Modality's Safety Considerations in PC From Baseline to 30 Days
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9.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.6
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 30 daysPopulation: There was missing data for one subject for this item.
Investigator-generated scale of confidence in making evidence-based recommendations about the modality. Likert-scaled items ranging from 0-10, with 0 as lowest and 10 as highest.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Online CE/CME Course
n=48 Participants
Participant in taking the three course modules and completing pre- and post-course data collection.
Online CE/CME course: Educational modules of a proposed online CE/CME course, module topics consisting of acupuncture, massage, and music-related interventions
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Change in Ratings of Confidence in Making Evidence-based Recommendations for the Modality in PC Planning From Baseline to 30 Days
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9.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.3
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: Baseline, 30 daysPopulation: There was missing data for one subject for this item.
Investigator-generated scale of confidence in communicating about the modality to patients, families and colleagues in PC contexts. Likert-scaled items ranging from 0-10, with 0 as lowest and 10 as highest.
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Online CE/CME Course
n=48 Participants
Participant in taking the three course modules and completing pre- and post-course data collection.
Online CE/CME course: Educational modules of a proposed online CE/CME course, module topics consisting of acupuncture, massage, and music-related interventions
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Change in Ratings of Confidence in Explaining the Modality From Baseline to 30 Days
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8.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.6
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 30 day follow-upPopulation: There was missing data for one subject for this item.
Investigator-generated scale of perceived importance and relevance of course content: "How important is it for palliative care providers to know about non-pharmacological approaches to symptom management?" Likert scale ranges from 1 (not at all) to 4 (extremely).
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Online CE/CME Course
n=48 Participants
Participant in taking the three course modules and completing pre- and post-course data collection.
Online CE/CME course: Educational modules of a proposed online CE/CME course, module topics consisting of acupuncture, massage, and music-related interventions
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Perceived Course Relevance: Importance of Knowledge About Non-pharmacological Approaches
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3.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.33
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 30 day follow-upPopulation: There was missing data for one subject for this item.
Investigator-generated scale of perceived importance and relevance of course content: "How relevant is the content of this course for increasing palliative care providers' knowledge of non-pharmacological approaches?" Likert scale ranges from 1 (not at all) to 4 (extremely).
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Online CE/CME Course
n=48 Participants
Participant in taking the three course modules and completing pre- and post-course data collection.
Online CE/CME course: Educational modules of a proposed online CE/CME course, module topics consisting of acupuncture, massage, and music-related interventions
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Perceived Course Relevance: Increasing Knowledge of Non-pharmacological Approaches
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3.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.59
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SECONDARY outcome
Timeframe: 30 day follow-upPopulation: There was missing data for one subject for this item.
Investigator-generated scale of perceived importance and relevance of course content: "To what degree do you think this course could potentially contribute to improved patient care?" Likert scale ranges from 1 (not at all) to 4 (extremely).
Outcome measures
| Measure |
Online CE/CME Course
n=48 Participants
Participant in taking the three course modules and completing pre- and post-course data collection.
Online CE/CME course: Educational modules of a proposed online CE/CME course, module topics consisting of acupuncture, massage, and music-related interventions
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Perceived Course Relevance: Potential of Course to Contribute to Improved Patient Care
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3.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.71
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Adverse Events
Online CE/CME Course
Serious adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Other adverse events
Adverse event data not reported
Additional Information
William Collinge, PhD, MPH
Collinge and Associates, Inc.
Results disclosure agreements
- Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
- Publication restrictions are in place