Orthopedic DisordersGoogleGlassNCT02221115
A Survey of Google Glass by Orthopaedic Trauma Patients and Surgeons
A study testing Google Glass in people with Orthopedic Disorders and Trauma, run by McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
Patients seen in the Orthopaedic Trauma clinic will be asked to consent for potential video/picture recording using the Google Glass device during their visit with the orthopaedic surgeon or resident. The investigators want to record the patient's level of acceptance and response to this new technology. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Orthopedic Disorders, Trauma
- What is being tested?
- Google Glass
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 127 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- Aug 2014to Jul 2018
- 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
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- All patients seen in the Montreal general Hospital (MGH) - Orthopaedic Trauma Clinic and capable of reading French or English.
Who cannot join
- All patients that have cognitive impairment or language difficulties that would impede completion of the survey will be excluded from the study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: A Survey-driven Evaluation of Patients Response to the Introduction of Google Glass in the Orthopaedic Trauma Clinic
Patients seen in the Orthopaedic Trauma clinic will be asked to consent for potential video/picture recording using the Google Glass device during their visit with the orthopaedic surgeon or resident.
The investigators want to record the patient's level of acceptance and response to this new technology. There are two arms: Patients seen by a doctor wearing the Google Glass device and those that will not be exposed. Both groups will be asked to complete a survey after their clinic visit.
The device users (doctor) will complete a survey which will evaluate how effective this new tool is in the Orthopaedic clinical setting.
Read the detailed description
Google Glass is a new low-profile wearable technology that allows physicians to record hands-free video and pictures and to directly video link and communicate with other wearers of this device. In addition to this, the device has a heads up display that is capable of searching the internet on voice command. The device has the same functionality as a smart phone with the benefit of being hands-free and wearable. The device is currently in a beta testing period where "Explorers" are accepted by application to a program to use and assess the device. The investigators have been able to obtain three of these devices.
The Google Glass device has the ability to help improve connectivity between physicians not in the same locale, increase efficiency and provide better access to vital information used in a medical and surgical setting. The device has clear teaching implications and will enable academic physicians to disseminate information to more students and in situations not previously possible. As the device evolves its potential to do more will likely develop further. It is important to assess the impact of this rapidly growing field on patient sentiment and wellbeing. As this is a very new device, very few studies have been done to assess its application in Medicine and specifically orthopaedic surgery. So far only very specific and small studies have been done with regard to immunochromatographic analysis, pharmacology, forensic medicine and Parkinson's disease. The investigators are aiming to assess the applications and patient perspective of this device on a much larger scale. The investigators feel this technology and its future offspring could be polarizing with regard to patient response. This could be an important element to consider in the future development of its clinical applications.
There are no direct medical risks to the patient. No decisions regarding patient care will be dependent on the device.
Study Objective Primary question: What is the patient's level of acceptance and response to this new technology? Secondary question: From a doctor's perspective, how effective is this new tool in the Orthopaedic clinical setting?
Design Patients seen in the Orthopaedic Trauma clinic will be asked to consent for potential video/picture recording using the Google Glass device during their visit with the orthopaedic surgeon or resident. Eligible patients will be assigned to one of two consulting rooms: one with the Google Glass device, one without.
Patients will therefore have a 50.50 chance of encountering the Google Glass.
Any images or videos taken will not show the patients face, all measures will be taken to ensure confidentiality. Both groups will be asked to complete a small survey on a locked password protected iPad after their visit so as to record their acceptability of this new technology in a clinical setting. Participants that experienced the device will also be required to comment on their experience. The device user (surgeon/resident) will also complete a survey so as to record their experience using the hands free camera and recording device.
The information gathered will be saved on a password protected drive and will be used for discussion and analysis between the investigators to help develop the potential future teaching and clinical applications of the device.
- Conditions
- Orthopedic Disorders, Trauma
- Being tested
- Google Glass
- Keywords
- Google Glass device, Evaluation, patient's, response, to new technology, clinical setting
- Medical subject headings
- Musculoskeletal Diseases, Wounds and Injuries
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Google GlassDevice
The device is a wearable, voice-controlled Android device that resembles a pair of eyeglasses and displays information directly in the user's field of vision
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Google Glass | Other | Investigators using Google Glass during clinic visit Receives: Device: Google Glass |
| No Google Glass | No intervention | Investigator will not be using Google Glass during clinic visit |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Patient Evaluation Survey
Measured: Day one
Secondary outcomes (1)
Surgeon Evaluation Survey
Measured: Day one
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Aug 2014 (estimated)
- Study startAug 2014
- Primary completion30 May 2018
- Study completionJul 2018
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Orthopedic DisordersStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health CentreThe 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
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 127 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Edward Harvey, McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
- Investigators
- Edward J Harvey, MDCM FRCSC, Principal investigator, RI-MUHC
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02221115
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SDR 14.135
- Other IDs
- RI-MUHC - MGH
- Acronym
- GoogleGlass
- Status last verified
- May 2020
- First submitted
- 24 Jul 2014
- Last updated
- 15 May 2020
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 May 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Survey-driven Evaluation of Patients Response to the Introduction of Google Glass in the Orthopaedic Trauma Clinic
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02221115
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- GoogleGlass / SDR 14.135
- Conditions
- Orthopedic Disorders, Trauma
- Keywords
- Google Glass device, Evaluation, patient's, response, to new technology, clinical setting
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 127 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health CentreUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Aug 2014
- Primary completion
- 30 May 2018 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jul 2018 (actual)
- First posted
- 20 Aug 2014 (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.
Patients seen in the Orthopaedic Trauma clinic will be asked to consent for potential video/picture recording using the Google Glass device during their visit with the orthopaedic surgeon or resident.
The investigators want to record the patient's level of acceptance and response to this new technology. There are two arms: Patients seen by a doctor wearing the Google Glass device and those that will not be exposed. Both groups will be asked to complete a survey after their clinic visit.
The device users (doctor) will complete a survey which will evaluate how effective this new tool is in the Orthopaedic clinical setting.
Detailed description
Google Glass is a new low-profile wearable technology that allows physicians to record hands-free video and pictures and to directly video link and communicate with other wearers of this device. In addition to this, the device has a heads up display that is capable of searching the internet on voice command. The device has the same functionality as a smart phone with the benefit of being hands-free and wearable. The device is currently in a beta testing period where "Explorers" are accepted by application to a program to use and assess the device. The investigators have been able to obtain three of these devices.
The Google Glass device has the ability to help improve connectivity between physicians not in the same locale, increase efficiency and provide better access to vital information used in a medical and surgical setting. The device has clear teaching implications and will enable academic physicians to disseminate information to more students and in situations not previously possible. As the device evolves its potential to do more will likely develop further. It is important to assess the impact of this rapidly growing field on patient sentiment and wellbeing. As this is a very new device, very few studies have been done to assess its application in Medicine and specifically orthopaedic surgery. So far only very specific and small studies have been done with regard to immunochromatographic analysis, pharmacology, forensic medicine and Parkinson's disease. The investigators are aiming to assess the applications and patient perspective of this device on a much larger scale. The investigators feel this technology and its future offspring could be polarizing with regard to patient response. This could be an important element to consider in the future development of its clinical applications.
There are no direct medical risks to the patient. No decisions regarding patient care will be dependent on the device.
Study Objective Primary question: What is the patient's level of acceptance and response to this new technology? Secondary question: From a doctor's perspective, how effective is this new tool in the Orthopaedic clinical setting?
Design Patients seen in the Orthopaedic Trauma clinic will be asked to consent for potential video/picture recording using the Google Glass device during their visit with the orthopaedic surgeon or resident. Eligible patients will be assigned to one of two consulting rooms: one with the Google Glass device, one without.
Patients will therefore have a 50.50 chance of encountering the Google Glass.
Any images or videos taken will not show the patients face, all measures will be taken to ensure confidentiality. Both groups will be asked to complete a small survey on a locked password protected iPad after their visit so as to record their acceptability of this new technology in a clinical setting. Participants that experienced the device will also be required to comment on their experience. The device user (surgeon/resident) will also complete a survey so as to record their experience using the hands free camera and recording device.
The information gathered will be saved on a password protected drive and will be used for discussion and analysis between the investigators to help develop the potential future teaching and clinical applications of the device.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Google Glass | Other | Device: Google GlassInvestigators using Google Glass during clinic visit |
| No Google Glass | No intervention | –Investigator will not be using Google Glass during clinic visit |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All patients seen in the Montreal general Hospital (MGH) - Orthopaedic Trauma Clinic and capable of reading French or English.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All patients that have cognitive impairment or language difficulties that would impede completion of the survey will be excluded from the study
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Google GlassThe device is a wearable, voice-controlled Android device that resembles a pair of eyeglasses and displays information directly in the user's field of vision | Device | Google Glass |
Primary outcome
Patient Evaluation Survey
Time frame: Day one
1 secondary outcome
Surgeon Evaluation Survey
Time frame: Day one
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 15 May 2020.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Edward J Harvey, MDCM FRCSC principal investigator
RI-MUHC
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Google Glass in people with Orthopedic Disorders and Trauma, run by McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre 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 1 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 15 May 2020. 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?
Patient Evaluation Survey (time frame: Day one). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 15 May 2020.