Screening for Partner ViolenceNCT00385034
Computer-assisted Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in Family Practice
A study testing Interactive computer based health-risk survey before doctor's visit in people with Screening for Partner Violence, run by Unity Health Toronto at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
This study tested the effectiveness of computer-assisted screening for identifying patients at risk of intimate partner violence (IPV) in a Canadian family practice. It was hypothesized that the use of computer-assisted screening among female patients would lead to higher rates of IPV discussion-opportunity and IPV… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Screening for Partner Violence
- What is being tested?
- Interactive computer based health-risk survey before doctor's visit
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- How many people
- 280 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- Mar 2005to Mar 2005
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- woman
- at least 18 years of age
- visiting one of the participant physicians
- in a current or recent intimate relationship during the last 12 months
- having the ability to speak and read English and give consent
Who cannot join
- visiting a provider other than the regular family physician
- new patient
- previously approached for the study
- very sick
- had a dual appointment (herself and accompanied dependent)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Computer-assisted Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in Family Practice - a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tested the effectiveness of computer-assisted screening for identifying patients at risk of intimate partner violence (IPV) in a Canadian family practice. It was hypothesized that the use of computer-assisted screening among female patients would lead to higher rates of IPV discussion-opportunity and IPV detection during medical consultations, compared to patients receiving standard medical care.
- Conditions
- Screening for Partner Violence
- Being tested
- Interactive computer based health-risk survey before doctor's visit
- Keywords
- randomized controlled trial, RCT, partner violence, IPV, screening, family practice, computer
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Interactive computer based health-risk survey before doctor's visitDevice
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Discussion-opportunity about risk of partner abuse during physician-patient medical encounter (audiotaped data)
Detection of partner abuse during physician-patient medical encounter (audio taped data)
Secondary outcomes (1)
Patient acceptance of the computer-assisted screening(paper-pencil exit survey)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Oct 2006 (estimated)
- Study startMar 2005
- Primary completionMar 2005
- Study completionMar 2005
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Screening for Partner ViolenceStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Unity Health TorontoThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Screening
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 280 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- University of Toronto, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Wendy Levinson, MD, FRCPC, Principal investigator, St. Michael's Hospital and University of TorontoFarah Ahmad, PhD(student), Principal investigator, St. Michael's Hospital and University of Toronto
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00385034
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AL-777601096-01
- Other IDs
- CIHR Fellowship: 17744, CIHR/OWHC Fellowship: 24050
- Status last verified
- Nov 2015
- First submitted
- 4 Oct 2006
- Last updated
- 17 Nov 2015
- Results posted
- No
Publications
Ahmad F, Skinner HA, Stewart DE, Levinson W. Perspectives of family physicians on computer-assisted health-risk assessments. J Med Internet Res. 2010 May 7;12(2):e12. doi: 10.2196/jmir.1260.
PubMed 20457555Ahmad F, Hogg-Johnson S, Stewart DE, Skinner HA, Glazier RH, Levinson W. Computer-assisted screening for intimate partner violence and control: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2009 Jul 21;151(2):93-102. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-151-2-200907210-00124. Epub 2009 Jun 1.
PubMed 19487706
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Nov 2015. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Computer-assisted Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in Family Practice - a Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00385034
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AL-777601096-01
- Conditions
- Screening for Partner Violence
- Keywords
- randomized controlled trial, RCT, partner violence, IPV, screening, family practice, computer
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 280 participants
- Lead sponsor
- Unity Health TorontoUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- University of Toronto, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
- Study start
- Mar 2005
- Primary completion
- Mar 2005 (actual)
- Study completion
- Mar 2005 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 Oct 2006 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study tested the effectiveness of computer-assisted screening for identifying patients at risk of intimate partner violence (IPV) in a Canadian family practice. It was hypothesized that the use of computer-assisted screening among female patients would lead to higher rates of IPV discussion-opportunity and IPV detection during medical consultations, compared to patients receiving standard medical care.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Screening
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- woman
- at least 18 years of age
- visiting one of the participant physicians
- in a current or recent intimate relationship during the last 12 months
- having the ability to speak and read English and give consent
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- visiting a provider other than the regular family physician
- new patient
- previously approached for the study
- very sick
- had a dual appointment (herself and accompanied dependent)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive computer based health-risk survey before doctor's visit | Device | – |
Primary outcome
Discussion-opportunity about risk of partner abuse during physician-patient medical encounter (audiotaped data)
Detection of partner abuse during physician-patient medical encounter (audio taped data)
1 secondary outcome
Patient acceptance of the computer-assisted screening(paper-pencil exit survey)
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Nov 2015.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 20457555Ahmad F, Skinner HA, Stewart DE, Levinson W. Perspectives of family physicians on computer-assisted health-risk assessments. J Med Internet Res. 2010 May 7;12(2):e12. doi: 10.2196/jmir.1260.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 19487706Ahmad F, Hogg-Johnson S, Stewart DE, Skinner HA, Glazier RH, Levinson W. Computer-assisted screening for intimate partner violence and control: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2009 Jul 21;151(2):93-102. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-151-2-200907210-00124. Epub 2009 Jun 1.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Wendy Levinson, MD, FRCPC principal investigator
St. Michael's Hospital and University of Toronto
Farah Ahmad, PhD(student) principal investigator
St. Michael's Hospital and University of Toronto
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Interactive computer based health-risk survey before doctor's visit in people with Screening for Partner Violence, run by Unity Health Toronto at 1 site in Canada.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Nov 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Discussion-opportunity about risk of partner abuse during physician-patient medical encounter (audiotaped data). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00385034, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Nov 2015.