A comparison of patient outcome from a rheumatology nurse practitioner clinic compared to standard outpatient care

ISRCTN ISRCTN65487167
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN65487167
Secondary identifying numbers H0576
Submission date
30/07/2002
Registration date
30/07/2002
Last edited
27/03/2009
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Ms Jackie Hill
Scientific

CPU (Rheumatism Research)
University of Leeds
Chapel Allerton Hospital
Harehills Lane
Leeds
LS7 4SA
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)113 262 3404
Email j.hill@leeds.ac.uk

Study information

Study designRandomised controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeTreatment
Scientific titleA comparison of patient outcome from a rheumatology nurse practitioner clinic compared to standard outpatient care: a randomised controlled trial
Study objectivesAdded 27/03/2009:
To assess whether OA patients attending a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) clinic gain 'additional benefit' compared with those attending a traditional junior hospital doctor (JHD) clinic.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedRheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis
InterventionPatients were seen by either the physician or the nurse who managed their care for a 12 month period so they received either medical or nursing care.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measureAdded 27/03/2009:
1. Non-inferiority of the CNS with respect to clinical outcomes:
1.1. Pain
1.2. Morning stiffness
1.3. Self-efficacy
1.4. Physical function
1.5. Psychological status
2. Superiority of the CNS in terms of patient knowledge and satisfaction
Secondary outcome measuresNo secondary outcome measures
Overall study start date01/01/2004
Completion date31/12/2004

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
SexBoth
Target number of participantsAdded May 2008: 100
Key inclusion criteriaAny patient over 18 years of age with a positive diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis
Key exclusion criteriaDoes not comply with inclusion criteria
Date of first enrolment01/01/2004
Date of final enrolment31/12/2004

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • England
  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

CPU (Rheumatism Research)
Leeds
LS7 4SA
United Kingdom

Sponsor information

Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC) (UK)
Charity

Copeman House
St Mary's Court
St Mary's Gate
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 7TD
United Kingdom

Email info@arc.org.uk
Website http://www.arc.org.uk
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Funders

Funder type

Charity

Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC) (UK)

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 01/06/2009 Yes No