Complementary InvestigationsCEinEDNCT04455087
Analysis of Complementary Exams Prescriptions From an Emergency Unit of a University Hospital
An observational study of Complementary Investigations, run by University of Monastir at 1 site in Tunisia.
Trial summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the appropriateness of prescribing additional tests in the emergency unit of the University Hospital of Monastir. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 1 year and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Complementary Investigations
- What is being tested?
- sensitization
- How many people
- 2,000 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTunisia
- Study dates
- Apr 2013to Feb 2017
- How long will I take part?
- 12 Months
- 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 1 year and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: all patients consulting urences of Monastir aged more than 1 year
Who may be able to join
- all patients consulting Emergency Department of Monastir aged more than 1 year
Who cannot join
- age < 1 year
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Complementary Exams in Emergency Department
The objective of this study is to evaluate the appropriateness of prescribing additional tests in the emergency unit of the University Hospital of Monastir.
Read the detailed description
The objective of this study is to evaluate the appropriateness of prescribing additional tests in the emergency unit of the University Hospital of Monastir.
- Conditions
- Complementary Investigations
- Being tested
- sensitization
- Keywords
- complementary exam
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
sensitizationOther
sensitization of doctor to decrease the prescription of abuse exams
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| before intervention | 1000 patients befor sensitization Receives: Other: sensitization |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The analysis focused on the appropriateness or otherwise of the complementary exams
Measured: The analysis focused on the appropriateness or otherwise of the complementary exams
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Jul 2020
- Study startApr 2013
- Primary completionJan 2017
- Study completionFeb 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Complementary InvestigationsStudies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 2,000 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 12 Months
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Monastir
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Pr. Semir Nouira, University of Monastir
- Investigators
- semir nouira, phd, Principal investigator, Netherlands: Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04455087
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- complementary exams
- Acronym
- CEinED
- Status last verified
- Jun 2020
- First submitted
- 8 Apr 2014
- Last updated
- 2 Jul 2020
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: not yet
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Jul 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Complementary Exams in Emergency Department
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04455087
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CEinED / complementary exams
- Conditions
- Complementary Investigations
- Keywords
- complementary exam
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 2,000 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of MonastirUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Apr 2013
- Primary completion
- Jan 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- Feb 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Jul 2020 (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 objective of this study is to evaluate the appropriateness of prescribing additional tests in the emergency unit of the University Hospital of Monastir.
Detailed description
The objective of this study is to evaluate the appropriateness of prescribing additional tests in the emergency unit of the University Hospital of Monastir.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 12 Months
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| before intervention | – | Other: sensitization1000 patients befor sensitization |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 1 year and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- all patients consulting urences of Monastir aged more than 1 year
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- all patients consulting Emergency Department of Monastir aged more than 1 year
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- age < 1 year
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 |
|---|---|---|
| sensitizationsensitization of doctor to decrease the prescription of abuse exams | Other | before intervention |
Primary outcome
The analysis focused on the appropriateness or otherwise of the complementary exams
Time frame: The analysis focused on the appropriateness or otherwise of the complementary exams
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 2 Jul 2020.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. not yet
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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.
semir nouira, phd principal investigator
Netherlands: Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports
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 Complementary Investigations, run by University of Monastir at 1 site in Tunisia.
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 2 Jul 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 Tunisia. 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?
The analysis focused on the appropriateness or otherwise of the complementary exams (time frame: The analysis focused on the appropriateness or otherwise of the complementary exams). 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 2 Jul 2020.