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NCT01968291 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Use of Teach Back to Improve Comprehension of Discharge Instructions for Emergency Patients With Limited Health Literacy

A NA study of Conditions Influencing Health Status, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
254
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT01968291 is a NA study of Conditions Influencing Health Status that has completed, run by Washington University School of Medicine. The registered enrollment target is 254 participants. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT01968291, a NA study of Conditions Influencing Health Status, has completed, sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine.

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

Study Summary

The purpose of this study was to determine whether use of teach-back discharge instructions improve patient satisfaction and patients' self-reported and objective comprehension of discharge instructions in the emergency department when compared to standard discharge instructions.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Teach-back

Study Locations (1)

Missouri

  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital Emergency Department - St Louis

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 254 participants
Start Date 2012-06
Est. Completion 2012-08
Phase NA

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01968291

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01968291 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 254 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Washington University School of Medicine, which has 1,502 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Conditions Influencing Health Status appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Teach-back is the first listed.

NCT01968291 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Missouri.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01968291 about?

NCT01968291 is a clinical study titled "Use of Teach Back to Improve Comprehension of Discharge Instructions for Emergency Patients With Limited Health Literacy". The purpose of this study was to determine whether use of teach-back discharge instructions improve patient satisfaction and patients' self-reported and objective comprehension of discharge instructions in the emergency department when compared to standard discharge instructions.

What is the current status of trial NCT01968291?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 254 participants. The study started on 2012-06. Estimated completion is 2012-08.

What conditions does trial NCT01968291 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Conditions Influencing Health Status.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01968291?

The interventions under investigation include: Teach-back (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01968291?

This trial is sponsored by Washington University School of Medicine, which has 1,502 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01968291 being conducted?

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

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