A randomised controlled study of patients seen in a special nurse-led clinic after gastroscopy investigation for symptoms related to indigestion
ISRCTN | ISRCTN08109872 |
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DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN08109872 |
Secondary identifying numbers | RHM MED0719 |
- Submission date
- 27/02/2008
- Registration date
- 02/04/2008
- Last edited
- 02/04/2008
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Digestive System
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Praful Patel
Scientific
Scientific
Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust
Department of Gastroenterology
Level D
West wing
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Study information
Study design | Single-centre, randomised, placebo-controlled trial. |
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Primary study design | Interventional |
Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
Study setting(s) | Not specified |
Study type | Not Specified |
Scientific title | A randomised controlled trial of structured nurse-led clinic follow-up for dyspeptic patients after direct access gastroscopy |
Study objectives | The aim is to study patients with a confirmed endoscopic diagnosis of the following: 1. Mild gastro oesophageal reflux disease (non-erosive and mild oesophagitis) 2. Hiatus hernia (any size) 3. Non-ulcer dyspepsia (normal findings, mild or moderate gastritis and duodenitis) Study hypothesis: An experienced gastrointestinal nurse practitioner providing structured patient-centred advice at follow-up clinic after gastroscopy to patients with mild dyspepsia, would reduce drug costs without adversely affecting symptoms relief or quality of life. |
Ethics approval(s) | Southampton & South West Hampshire Research Ethics Committees (B). Date of approval: 22nd March 2002 (REC reference: 050/02) |
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Gastroscopy |
Intervention | This is a randomised placebo-controlled trial with concealed allocation (random number table) of study cohorts. Post-intervention assessor is blinded to diagnosis and study status. Baseline data collection: 1. Demography 2. Body mass index (BMI) 3. Social habit status 4. Ulcer healing drugs (UHD; Histamine 2 antagonist, proton pump inhibitor) used in the 6 months before investigation 5. Glasgow dyspepsia severity score (GLADYS) 6. Health related general well being (12-item short form health survey [SF-12]) After gastroscopy, eligible patients are randomised to either normal (control) practice (return to GP for follow-up treatment) or intervention (to nurse follow-up). The nurse-led clinic last for 35 minutes and a full medical history is taken. The clinical management is based on national and local guidelines, with reference to findings as well as patients' predominant symptoms. Counselling and lifestyle advice, including bespoke information leaflets given and treatment concordance agreed; further investigation may be initiated if required. For consistency and reproducibility 'History taking' and 'Lifestyle advice' proformas are devised for use. Clinic letter with information on intervention and treatment recommendations is sent to patients' GP after consultation. Six months after gastroscopy all patients are contacted by telephone for reassessment of the following: 1. Weight 2. GLADYS 3. SF-12 4. UHD used in the six months after gastroscopy 5. Usefulness of post-investigation follow-up |
Intervention type | Other |
Primary outcome measure | The difference between the nurse group and GP group after intervention in: 1. GLADYS: 8 questions and a total low score equals to least symptoms with a minimum of 0 and maximum 20 2. SF-12: Six questions (3 have 2 parts and 1 has 4 parts). A total high score in this measurement denotes better health related general well being with a minimum 0 and maximum 900 3. UHD costs 6 months before and after gastroscopy. The UHD cost analysis is based on the price listed in the Drug Tariff (generic items) or MIMS (branded items). They are summed according to class and averaged. |
Secondary outcome measures | Compares before and after intervention within same group in: 1. GLADYS 2. SF-12 3. UHD costs |
Overall study start date | 01/02/2003 |
Completion date | 28/02/2005 |
Eligibility
Participant type(s) | Patient |
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Age group | Adult |
Lower age limit | 18 Years |
Sex | Both |
Target number of participants | 186 |
Key inclusion criteria | 1. Male and female patients with dyspepsia 2. Over 18 years old 3. Undergoing direct access gastroscopy |
Key exclusion criteria | There are 2 stages of filtering for exclusion as follows: 1. Before gastroscopy - From referral letters/forms patients with sinister symptoms: 1.1. Anaemia 1.2. Weight loss over half a stone in three months 1.3. Haematemesis 1.4. Dysphagia 1.5. Vomiting 2. After gastroscopy: 2.1. Peptic ulcer 2.2. Tumour 2.3. Severe oesophagitis 2.4. Barrett's oesophagus 2.5. Anatomical abnormality and 2.6. Post-operative stomach |
Date of first enrolment | 01/02/2003 |
Date of final enrolment | 28/02/2005 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- England
- United Kingdom
Study participating centre
Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Sponsor information
Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust (UK)
Hospital/treatment centre
Hospital/treatment centre
Research and Development Department
Trust Management Office
Mailpoint 18
Treamona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
England
United Kingdom
Website | http://www.suht.nhs.uk |
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https://ror.org/0485axj58 |
Funders
Funder type
Other
This study was investigator-funded with the agreement of the Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust that secretarial and out-patient work force can be utilised as long as it is planned into routine work.
No information available
Results and Publications
Intention to publish date | |
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Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
Publication and dissemination plan | Not provided at time of registration |
IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
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Results article | Results | 01/04/2006 | Yes | No |