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NCT01130987 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Implementing a Comprehensive Handoff Program to Improve Patient Safety
A NA study of Medical Errors, sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 92
- Enrollment target
- 3
- Study locations
NCT01130987 is a NA study of Medical Errors that has completed, run by Brigham and Women's Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 92 participants. The trial reports 3 study locations across 3 states.
The verdict
NCT01130987, a NA study of Medical Errors, has completed, sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 92 participants
- Enrollment target
- 3
- Study locations
Study Summary
The investigators propose to test the hypothesis that implementation of a comprehensive handoff program (CHP) - i.e., implementation of a computerized handoff tool along with teamwork training for internal medicine residents on inpatient units at Walter Reed and Madigan Army Medical Centers - will lead to reductions in resident miscommunications / medical errors and improvements in workflow and experience on the wards.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Computerized handoff tool
- BEHAVIORAL Team training
Study Locations (3)
Maryland
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center - Bethesda
Massachusetts
- Brigham and Women's Hospital - Boston
Washington
- Madigan Army Medical Center - Tacoma
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 92 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-03 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01130987
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01130987 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 92 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Brigham and Women's Hospital, which has 937 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Medical Errors appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Computerized handoff tool is the first listed.
NCT01130987 reports 3 study locations spanning 3 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Maryland, Massachusetts, Washington.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01130987 about?
NCT01130987 is a clinical study titled "Implementing a Comprehensive Handoff Program to Improve Patient Safety". The investigators propose to test the hypothesis that implementation of a comprehensive handoff program (CHP) - i.e., implementation of a computerized handoff tool along with teamwork training for internal medicine residents on inpatient units at Walter Reed and Madigan Army Medical Centers - will l...
What is the current status of trial NCT01130987?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 92 participants. The study started on 2009-07. Estimated completion is 2010-03.
What conditions does trial NCT01130987 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Medical Errors.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01130987?
The interventions under investigation include: Computerized handoff tool (OTHER), Team training (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01130987?
This trial is sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital, which has 937 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01130987 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Maryland, Massachusetts, Washington. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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