Patient PreferenceNCT04497467
Changes in Out-patient Visits in Taiwan During the Time of Global COVID-19 Pandemic
An observational study of Patient Preference, run by National Taiwan University Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
Trial summary
The COVID-19 pandemic becomes a global challenge. This study aims to analyze the possible changes in out-patient visits during the time of COVID-19 pandemic between January and June, 2020, compared with the same period in 2019, and the impact of the related healthy policies. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Patient Preference
- How many people
- 1,200,000 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTaiwan
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2023to 31 Dec 2024
- 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
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: patients visited the out-patient clinic using the health insurance cards.
Who may be able to join
- patients visited the out-patient clinic using the health insurance cards.
Who cannot join
- patients visited the out-patient clinic without using the health insurance cards.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: An Analysis of Changes in Out-patient Visits in Taiwan During the Time of Global COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic becomes a global challenge. This study aims to analyze the possible changes in out-patient visits during the time of COVID-19 pandemic between January and June, 2020, compared with the same period in 2019, and the impact of the related healthy policies.
Read the detailed description
Using the statistical data of the Health Insurance Bureau, this study aims to analyze the possible changes in out-patient visits during the time of COVID-19 pandemic between January and June, 2020, compared with the same period in 2019, and the impact of the related healthy policies.
- Conditions
- Patient Preference
- Medical subject headings
- Patient Preference
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
the number of the out-patient visits
Collect the number of the out-patient visits, comparing with that during the same period last year
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Aug 2020
- Study start1 Aug 2023
- Primary completion31 Dec 2024
- Study completion31 Dec 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Patient PreferenceStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by National Taiwan University HospitalThe 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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 1,200,000 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Wan-Ching Lien, PhD, Principal investigator, National Taiwan University Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04497467
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 202006225RINA
- Status last verified
- Oct 2023
- First submitted
- 2 Aug 2020
- Last updated
- 17 Jan 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Jan 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- An Analysis of Changes in Out-patient Visits in Taiwan During the Time of Global COVID-19 Pandemic
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04497467
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 202006225RINA
- Conditions
- Patient Preference
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 1,200,000 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- National Taiwan University HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Aug 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 COVID-19 pandemic becomes a global challenge. This study aims to analyze the possible changes in out-patient visits during the time of COVID-19 pandemic between January and June, 2020, compared with the same period in 2019, and the impact of the related healthy policies.
Detailed description
Using the statistical data of the Health Insurance Bureau, this study aims to analyze the possible changes in out-patient visits during the time of COVID-19 pandemic between January and June, 2020, compared with the same period in 2019, and the impact of the related healthy policies.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- patients visited the out-patient clinic using the health insurance cards.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- patients visited the out-patient clinic using the health insurance cards.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- patients visited the out-patient clinic without using the health insurance cards.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
the number of the out-patient visits
Time frame: 6 months
Collect the number of the out-patient visits, comparing with that during the same period last year
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 Jan 2025.
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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.
Wan-Ching Lien, PhD principal investigator
National Taiwan University Hospital
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 Patient Preference, run by National Taiwan University Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.
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 17 Jan 2025. 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 Taiwan. 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 number of the out-patient visits (time frame: 6 months). 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 17 Jan 2025.