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ISRCTN
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ISRCTN29905514
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ClinicalTrials.gov identifier
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Public title
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A Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) to evaluate the acceptability and cost-implications of Using Multimedia to Educate Patients with asthma on Inhaler Administration.
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Scientific title
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Acronym
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N/A
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Serial number at source
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AM1/08/011
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Study hypothesis
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There is now a vast range of inhaler devices available for the management of asthma. Clear explanation must be offered to new users of such devices, as well as attempts made to improve inhaler technique in experienced users. These activities can be very time consuming for the health professionals concerned. A further problem is encountered when attempting to demonstrate the use of such devices to those with a poor understanding of English. One solution is the use of multimedia computer systems which have the advantage over video in being far more flexible and allowing patient interaction. King's College London have produced a touch screen multimedia system which counsels patients, in their selected language, using a combination of video, text, graphics and audio presentations. This multi-centre randomised trial builds on previous feasibility studies.
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Ethics approval
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Not provided at time of registration
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Study design
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Randomised controlled trial
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Countries of recruitment
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United Kingdom
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Disease/condition/study domain
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Respiratory tract diseases: Asthma
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Participants - inclusion criteria
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Not provided at time of registration
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Participants - exclusion criteria
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Not provided at time of registration
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Anticipated start date
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01/10/1998
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Anticipated end date
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31/05/2000
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Status of trial
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Completed
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Patient information material
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Target number of participants
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Not provided at time of registration
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Interventions
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1. English and non-English speaking patients are given information on inhalers using conventional methods in combination with the multimedia system
2. Patients are given information on inhalers using conventional methods only.
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Primary outcome measure(s)
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Comparison of inhaler administration technique between groups, acceptability of multimedia, satisfaction with information provision and self-reported asthma diary. Cost implications of each intervention will be compared.
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Secondary outcome measure(s)
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Not provided at time of registration
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Sources of funding
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NHS Asthma National Research and Development Programme
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Trial website
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Publications
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Contact name
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Dr
Larry
Goodyer
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Address
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King's College London
Manresa Road
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City/town
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London
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Zip/Postcode
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SW3 6LX
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Country
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United Kingdom
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Tel
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+44 (0)20 7333 4831
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Fax
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+44 (0)20 351 5307
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Email
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larry.goodyer@kcl.ac.uk
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Sponsor
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Record Provided by the NHS R&D 'Time-Limited' National Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)
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Address
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The Department of Health
Richmond House
79 Whitehall
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City/town
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London
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Zip/Postcode
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SW1A 2NL
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Country
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United Kingdom
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Tel
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+44 (0)20 7307 2622
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Fax
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+44 (0)20 7307 2623
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Email
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dhmail@doh.gsi.org.uk
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Sponsor website:
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http://www.doh.gov.uk
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Date applied
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23/01/2004
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Last edited
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04/01/2006
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Date ISRCTN assigned
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23/01/2004
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