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NCT01134419 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Implementing a Comprehensive Handoff Program to Improve Pediatric Patient Safety

A NA study of Patient Safety and Resident Workflow, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
84
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT01134419 is a NA study of Patient Safety and Resident Workflow that has completed, run by Boston Children's Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 84 participants, below the 1,556-participant average among 6 other Patient Safety trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT01134419, a NA study of Patient Safety and Resident Workflow, has completed, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
84 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

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 pediatric residents on inpatient units at Children's Hospital Boston - will lead to reductions in resident miscommunications / medical errors and improvements in workflow and experience on the wards.

Interventions

  • OTHER Computerized handoff tool
  • OTHER Team training

Study Locations (1)

Massachusetts

  • Children's Hospital Boston - Boston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 84 participants
Start Date 2009-07
Est. Completion 2010-01
Phase NA

Sponsor

Boston Children's Hospital

462 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01134419

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01134419 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 84 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 1,556-participant average among 6 other Patient Safety trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The listed sponsor is Boston Children's Hospital, which has 462 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 3 conditions, with Patient Safety appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Computerized handoff tool is the first listed.

NCT01134419 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01134419 about?

NCT01134419 is a clinical study titled "Implementing a Comprehensive Handoff Program to Improve Pediatric 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 pediatric residents on inpatient units at Children's Hospital Boston - will lead to reductions in resid...

What is the current status of trial NCT01134419?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 84 participants. The study started on 2009-07. Estimated completion is 2010-01.

What conditions does trial NCT01134419 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Patient Safety, Resident Workflow, Resident Experience.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01134419?

The interventions under investigation include: Computerized handoff tool (OTHER), Team training (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01134419?

This trial is sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital, which has 462 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01134419 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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