NCT04538677

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to compare the willingness to use and attitude towards VC amongst both patients with colorectal cancer and healthcare providers during follow up care. Second, to determine the satisfaction with the quality of the healthcare provider and the usability of the used VC technology. 50 patients will be asked to choose between video consultation or face-to-face contact at the outpatient surgical clinic.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
50

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2017

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2017

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 23, 2017

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 23, 2017

Completed
3 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 31, 2020

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 4, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

September 4, 2020

Status Verified

August 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

August 31, 2020

Last Update Submit

September 3, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

Video ConsultationVirtual visits

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Attitude and satisfaction with video consultation

    PAT-VC questionnaire

    Immediately after the consult

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Usability of the video consultation technology

    Immediately after the test consult

  • Quality of provided care by surgeon: MSF questionnaire

    Immediately after the consult

  • Satisfaction of surgeons: Questionnaire

    Immediately after the consult

Study Arms (2)

F2F-Group

Patients who preferred a traditional F2F-appointment were seen at the outpatient clinic.

VC-group

Patients who preferred a video consult were seen over a video connection.

Device: Video consultation

Interventions

A two-way audio and visual connection between patients and surgeons

VC-group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Patients with colorectal cancer scheduled for appointment at the surgical oncology outpatient a tertiary referral center.

You may qualify if:

  • Age 18 years or older
  • Fluent in speaking and writing in Dutch
  • Follow up appointments in which overall progress, new complaints, results with good news and treatment was discussed were considered feasible.

You may not qualify if:

  • Introductory appointments
  • Bad news consultations
  • Physical examination needed
  • No access to Internet
  • No access to a smartphone, tablet or computer with a camera
  • Not willing to activate their electronic patient portal

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Amsterdam UMC, location AMC

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Colorectal Neoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intestinal NeoplasmsGastrointestinal NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesColonic DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesRectal Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Prof. dr.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 31, 2020

First Posted

September 4, 2020

Study Start

June 1, 2017

Primary Completion

August 23, 2017

Study Completion

August 23, 2017

Last Updated

September 4, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-08

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share
Shared Documents
STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, CSR

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