Consequences of User ChargesNCT01784731
User Charges for General Practitioner Services in Denmark
An observational study of Consequences of User Charges, run by University of Southern Denmark at 1 site in Denmark.
Trial summary
Currently, office visits at general practitioners is free of charge for patients. However, public commissions and the Danish Economic Council have suggested to implement user charges for services that currently is free of charge. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Consequences of User Charges
- What is being tested?
- Willingness to pay
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 400 participants
- Where
- 1 siteDenmark
- Study dates
- Mar 2013to Mar 2013
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients enrolled with a general practitioner clinic
Who may be able to join
- Patients with an appointment for a visit in a general practitioner clinic
- Reads and understand Danish
Who cannot join
- -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Brugerbetaling i Almen Praksis (In Danish: User Charges for General Practitioner Services)
Currently, office visits at general practitioners is free of charge for patients. However, public commissions and the Danish Economic Council have suggested to implement user charges for services that currently is free of charge. The aim of this study is to examine the consequences of introducing user charges for general practitioner services. Data for the project will be collected from patients who have an appointment with a general practitioner. Patients will be asked whether they are willing to pay a specified amount for the consultation that they have scheduled. After the consultation, the GP register diagnoses.
- Conditions
- Consequences of User Charges
- Being tested
- Willingness to pay
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Willingness to payBehavioural
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Patients | Not described Receives: Behavioral: Willingness to pay |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Willingness to pay
Whether a patient accept a specified amount for a GP consultation
Measured: once
Secondary outcomes (1)
Diagnoses
Diagnoses according to the Danish version of the International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC9
Measured: Once
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Feb 2013 (estimated)
- Study startMar 2013
- Primary completionMar 2013
- Study completionMar 2013
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Consequences of User ChargesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of Southern DenmarkThe 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 400 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Christian Kronborg, University of Southern Denmark
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01784731
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SDU1
- Status last verified
- Mar 2013
- First submitted
- 4 Feb 2013
- Last updated
- 12 Mar 2013
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Kronborg C, Pedersen LB, Fournaise A, Kronborg CN. User Fees in General Practice: Willingness to Pay and Potential Substitution Patterns-Results from a Danish GP Patient Survey. Appl Health Econ Health Policy. 2017 Oct;15(5):615-624. doi: 10.1007/s40258-017-0325-y.
PubMed 28364368
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 12 Mar 2013. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Brugerbetaling i Almen Praksis (In Danish: User Charges for General Practitioner Services)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01784731
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SDU1
- Conditions
- Consequences of User Charges
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 400 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Southern DenmarkUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Mar 2013
- Primary completion
- Mar 2013 (actual)
- Study completion
- Mar 2013 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 Feb 2013 (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.
Currently, office visits at general practitioners is free of charge for patients. However, public commissions and the Danish Economic Council have suggested to implement user charges for services that currently is free of charge. The aim of this study is to examine the consequences of introducing user charges for general practitioner services. Data for the project will be collected from patients who have an appointment with a general practitioner. Patients will be asked whether they are willing to pay a specified amount for the consultation that they have scheduled. After the consultation, the GP register diagnoses.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Patients | – | Behavioral: Willingness to pay |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients enrolled with a general practitioner clinic
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Patients with an appointment for a visit in a general practitioner clinic
- Reads and understand Danish
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Willingness to pay | Behavioural | Patients |
Primary outcome
Willingness to pay
Time frame: once
Whether a patient accept a specified amount for a GP consultation
1 secondary outcome
Diagnoses
Time frame: Once
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 12 Mar 2013.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 28364368Kronborg C, Pedersen LB, Fournaise A, Kronborg CN. User Fees in General Practice: Willingness to Pay and Potential Substitution Patterns-Results from a Danish GP Patient Survey. Appl Health Econ Health Policy. 2017 Oct;15(5):615-624. doi: 10.1007/s40258-017-0325-y.
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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Consequences of User Charges, run by University of Southern Denmark at 1 site in Denmark.
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 2 inclusion and 1 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 12 Mar 2013. 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 Denmark. 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?
Willingness to pay (time frame: once). 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 NCT01784731, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 12 Mar 2013.