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Study NCT ID:
NCT00417456
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2012-03-16
First Post:
2006-12-29
Brief Title:
The Development and Evaluation of an E-Visit Program for the Management of Acne
Sponsor:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Organization:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Development and Evaluation of an E-Visit Program for the Management of Acne
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2012-03
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy timeliness and user satisfaction of an online E-Visit application that uses store-and-forward technology for acne patients requiring dermatologic care for their condition Hypotheses
1 That an E-Visit is an effective alternative to in-person clinic care for patients with mild to severe facial acne
2 That providers and patients will be satisfied with this model
3 That mean wait times for new and return visits will be reduced through the E-Visit model
4 That this prototype for care will improve clinic workflow offer additional patient access and allow urgent cases to be seen earlier
1 That an E-Visit is an effective alternative to in-person clinic care for patients with mild to severe facial acne
2 That providers and patients will be satisfied with this model
3 That mean wait times for new and return visits will be reduced through the E-Visit model
4 That this prototype for care will improve clinic workflow offer additional patient access and allow urgent cases to be seen earlier
Detailed Description:
Across the United States a geographically mal-distributed workforce of Dermatologists exists a problem that is projected to worsen Patient access to dermatologic care is threatened The dermatology workforce shortage has resulted in long wait times for patients especially new patient visits and acute care cases
Teledermatology has received much attention as a solution to the preceding problems Teledermatology can reduce the burden of repeat office visits in chronic conditions by facilitating care from home In this trial a model incorporating store-and-forward technology is tested in general clinics while its impact on clinical outcomes satisfaction and wait times are studied
Comparison After consent study subjects are assigned a unique study number and randomly assigned to one of two groups
Group 1- The first group of subjects will have four 4 in-office visits spaced six weeks apart
Group 2- The second group will have four 4 e-visits spaced six weeks apart
At the end of study after completion of 5th visit overall all participants will complete a satisfaction survey
Teledermatology has received much attention as a solution to the preceding problems Teledermatology can reduce the burden of repeat office visits in chronic conditions by facilitating care from home In this trial a model incorporating store-and-forward technology is tested in general clinics while its impact on clinical outcomes satisfaction and wait times are studied
Comparison After consent study subjects are assigned a unique study number and randomly assigned to one of two groups
Group 1- The first group of subjects will have four 4 in-office visits spaced six weeks apart
Group 2- The second group will have four 4 e-visits spaced six weeks apart
At the end of study after completion of 5th visit overall all participants will complete a satisfaction survey
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None