Telehomecare In Palliation Study (TIPS): a randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of telehomecare versus standard homecare for palliative oncology patients and their caregivers
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN50322878 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN50322878 |
| Protocol serial number | PHCTF-G03-02803 |
| Sponsor | Primary Health Care Transition Fund (Canada) |
| Funder | Primary Health Care Transition Fund PHCTF-G03-02803 |
- Submission date
- 20/03/2006
- Registration date
- 18/04/2006
- Last edited
- 20/09/2019
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Cancer
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Larry Librach
Scientific
Scientific
600 University Avenue
Toronto
M5G 1X5
Canada
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomized controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | Telehomecare In Palliation Study (TIPS): a randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of telehomecare versus standard homecare for palliative oncology patients and their caregivers |
| Study acronym | TIPS |
| Study objectives | The number of hospital days for eligible palliative patients would be decreased by at least 30% for those patients who receive telehomecare versus those who receive standard care in the community |
| Ethics approval(s) | Approved by Mount Sinai Research Ethics Board, 8th September 2004, reference number: 04-0187-E |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Palliative oncology |
| Intervention | Intervention: telehomecare equipment including videophones, blood pressure measurement devices, pulse oximeters, and stethoscopes placed in patient homes, operated remotely by registered nurses, physicians, and case managers. Face to face visits also provided. Control: standard homecare. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Utilization of acute care services |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Quality of life (patient and family caregiver) |
| Completion date | 30/04/2006 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 300 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Newly referred to palliative care 2. Cancer diagnosis 3. Over 18 years of age 4. English speaking 5. Someone in the home able to operate the telehomecare equipment 6. Three pronged outlet in home 7. Digital Subscriber Line provision possible |
| Key exclusion criteria | Life expectancy <2 weeks upon referral as evidenced by a palliative performance scale (PPS) score of 20% or less |
| Date of first enrolment | 18/10/2004 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/04/2006 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Canada
Study participating centre
600 University Avenue
Toronto
M5G 1X5
Canada
M5G 1X5
Canada
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Editorial Notes
20/09/2019: The publication and dissemination plan was updated.
