Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 3:01 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 3:01 AM
NCT ID:
NCT04978233
Brief Summary:
In collaboration with involved healthcare professionals and a patient advisory committee, this study tests the feasibility of using the Opal smartphone app to daily capture self-reported physical and psychological symptoms and vital signs among 50 people who are self-isolating at home with COVID-19. A healthcare team at Montreal's MUHC will remotely monitor their condition and offer advice and teleconsultations, as needed.
Detailed Description:
In the context of the current pandemic, guidelines were issued by public health authorities to follow the progression of COVID-19 in the community, identify and treat affected people, and limit transmissions. About 90% of people with COVID-19 only exhibit mild symptoms and recover. However, a small percentage of people experience serious symptoms and require hospitalization for severe shortness of breath or low oxygen levels. The current public health protocol is to identify people with COVID-19 and isolate them from others at home to prevent the virus from spreading. Currently, there is no consensus on how to effectively follow-up and treat individuals with COVID-19 who are self-isolating at home. Research is urgently needed. This pilot study will assess the feasibility of one strategy for home-based COVID-19 follow-up . The Opal app for COVID is a mobile application that will allow the completion of a daily symptom and vital sign follow-up questionnaire that will be monitored by a healthcare team. Educational material will also be provided through the app. The study will especially assess the acceptability and usability of the smartphone app.
Study:
NCT04978233
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT04978233