A randomised controlled trial (RCT) of facilitated dyspepsia management guideline introduction

ISRCTN ISRCTN09865821
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN09865821
Protocol serial number RHC18081
Sponsor NHS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)
Funder NHS Executive North West (UK)
Submission date
23/01/2004
Registration date
23/01/2004
Last edited
16/04/2009
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 Gurvinder Banait
Scientific

Department of Gastroenterology
Royal Infirmary
Blackburn
BB2 3LR
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)1254 294201
Email gbanait@onetel.net.uk

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Scientific title
Study objectivesTo test the effectiveness of 'education outreach' as a method of facilitating the uptake of management guidelines in primary care.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedPeptic ulcer disease
InterventionEducational outreach versus no education.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

The following outcomes will be measured retrospectively for the 6 months preceding and following the intervention in all practices:
1. GP prescriptions for antacids and ulcer healing drugs
2. Proportion of appropriate referrals for open access endoscopy (OAE)
3. Proportion of clinically significant findings at OAE

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

No secondary outcome measures

Completion date01/07/1999

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexAll
Target sample size at registration114
Key inclusion criteriaGP practices within Salford and Trafford Health Authority
Key exclusion criteriaDoes not meet with inclusion criteria
Date of first enrolment01/01/1998
Date of final enrolment01/07/1999

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

Department of Gastroenterology
Blackburn
BB2 3LR
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 01/02/2003 Yes No