AnesthesiaSPI-RECALLNCT03361488
Effect of Structured Patient Interviews in the Preoperative Anesthesia Clinic on Recall of Relevant Information
A study testing Trained anesthesiogist in people with Anesthesia and Surgical Procedure, Unspecified, run by Nicolai Goettel at 1 site in Switzerland.
Trial summary
The preanesthetic visit influences patient satisfaction and medical outcome. This study aims to evaluate whether training for a structured interview technique improves communication skills, resulting in increased recall of relevant information by surgical patients. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Anesthesia, Surgical Procedure, Unspecified, Communication
- What is being tested?
- Trained anesthesiogist
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 47 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSwitzerland
- Study dates
- Jan 2015to Apr 2015
- 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
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Surgical patients in the preoperative anesthesia clinic
- Written informed consent
Who cannot join
- Inadequate comprehension of the German language
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The preanesthetic visit influences patient satisfaction and medical outcome. This study aims to evaluate whether training for a structured interview technique improves communication skills, resulting in increased recall of relevant information by surgical patients.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Surgical Procedure, Unspecified, Communication
- Being tested
- Trained anesthesiogist
- Medical subject headings
- Communication
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Trained anesthesiogistOther
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Trained anesthesiologist | Experimental | Patient interview by anesthesiologists having obtained training to optimize structured communication Receives: Other: Trained anesthesiogist |
| Control anesthesiologist | No intervention | Patient interview by control anesthesiologists |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Recall of information
Number of recalled information items in free text, expert assessment according to predefined Delphi criteria
Measured: Immediately after patient interview
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Dec 2017
- Study startJan 2015
- Primary completionApr 2015
- Study completionApr 2015
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AnesthesiaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 47 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Nicolai Goettel
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Nicolai Goettel, University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
- Investigators
- Nicolai Goettel, MD, Principal investigator, University Hospital, Basel, SwitzerlandAlbert Urwyler, MD, Study chair, University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03361488
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SPI-RECALL
- Acronym
- SPI-RECALL
- Status last verified
- Apr 2018
- First submitted
- 28 Nov 2017
- Last updated
- 25 Apr 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Apr 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Structured Patient Interviews in the Preoperative Anesthesia Clinic on Recall of Relevant Information
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03361488
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SPI-RECALL / SPI-RECALL
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Surgical Procedure, Unspecified, Communication
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 47 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Nicolai GoettelUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2015 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Apr 2015 (actual)
- Study completion
- Apr 2015 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Dec 2017 (actual)
- 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.
The preanesthetic visit influences patient satisfaction and medical outcome. This study aims to evaluate whether training for a structured interview technique improves communication skills, resulting in increased recall of relevant information by surgical patients.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Trained anesthesiologist | Experimental | Other: Trained anesthesiogistPatient interview by anesthesiologists having obtained training to optimize structured communication |
| Control anesthesiologist | No intervention | –Patient interview by control anesthesiologists |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Surgical patients in the preoperative anesthesia clinic
- Written informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Inadequate comprehension of the German language
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trained anesthesiogist | Other | Trained anesthesiologist |
Primary outcome
Recall of information
Time frame: Immediately after patient interview
Number of recalled information items in free text, expert assessment according to predefined Delphi criteria
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 25 Apr 2018.
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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.
Nicolai Goettel, MD principal investigator
University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Albert Urwyler, MD study chair
University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Trained anesthesiogist in people with Anesthesia and Surgical Procedure, Unspecified, run by Nicolai Goettel at 1 site in Switzerland.
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 25 Apr 2018. 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 Switzerland. 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?
Recall of information (time frame: Immediately after patient interview). 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 25 Apr 2018.