A Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) to evaluate the acceptability and cost-implications of Using Multimedia to Educate Patients with asthma on Inhaler Administration.
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN29905514 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN29905514 |
| Protocol serial number | AM1/08/011 |
| Sponsor | Record Provided by the NHS R&D 'Time-Limited' National Programme Register - Department of Health (UK) |
| Funder | NHS Asthma National Research and Development Programme (UK) |
- Submission date
- 23/01/2004
- Registration date
- 23/01/2004
- Last edited
- 25/02/2010
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Respiratory
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Larry Goodyer
Scientific
Scientific
King's College London
Manresa Road
London
SW3 6LX
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)20 7333 4831 |
|---|---|
| larry.goodyer@kcl.ac.uk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | |
| Study objectives | There is now a vast range of inhaler devices available for the management of asthma. Clear explanation must be offered to new users of such devices, as well as attempts made to improve inhaler technique in experienced users. These activities can be very time consuming for the health professionals concerned. A further problem is encountered when attempting to demonstrate the use of such devices to those with a poor understanding of English. One solution is the use of multimedia computer systems which have the advantage over video in being far more flexible and allowing patient interaction. King's College London have produced a touch screen multimedia system which counsels patients, in their selected language, using a combination of video, text, graphics and audio presentations. This multi-centre randomised trial builds on previous feasibility studies. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Respiratory tract diseases: Asthma |
| Intervention | 1. English and non-English speaking patients are given information on inhalers using conventional methods in combination with the multimedia system 2. Patients are given information on inhalers using conventional methods only. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Comparison of inhaler administration technique between groups, acceptability of multimedia, satisfaction with information provision and self-reported asthma diary. Cost implications of each intervention will be compared. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Not provided at time of registration |
| Completion date | 31/05/2000 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Not Specified |
| Sex | Not Specified |
| Target sample size at registration | 174 |
| Key inclusion criteria | Not provided at time of registration |
| Key exclusion criteria | Not provided at time of registration |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/10/1998 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/05/2000 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
King's College London
London
SW3 6LX
United Kingdom
SW3 6LX
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 01/04/2006 | Yes | No |
