AsthmaLEAPNCT05953805
Exploring Patient and Staff Experience of Using iPads for PPI Activity
An observational study of Asthma, run by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust at 1 site in United Kingdom.
Trial summary
Patients' and healthcare professionals' experience of using Apple iPads to conduct patient and public involvement activity Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Asthma
- How many people
- 9 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Kingdom
- Study dates
- 11 Feb 2019to 11 Aug 2021
- 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: * Participants in the PPI group and allocated an iPad: focus groups will be conducted either on hospital site or remotely using iPads. * Participants in PPI and not allocated an iPad: focus groups will be conducted on NUH premises. * Healthcare professionals involved in PPI activity with participants using iPad: docus group will be conducted at NUH
Who may be able to join
- Adults aged 18 and over
- Part of a respiratory medicine PPI group or a PPI group that will be started prior to consent into the study at Nottingham University Hospital Trust
Who cannot join
- Adults lacking mental capacity
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United Kingdom1 site
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham, NG5 1PB
About this study
Official title: Patients' and Healthcare Professionals' Experience of Using Apple iPads to Conduct Patient and Public Involvement Activity - a Qualitative Study
Patients' and healthcare professionals' experience of using Apple iPads to conduct patient and public involvement activity
Read the detailed description
There is a long overdue push to get patients engaged at the earliest stage possible of the research cycle so there is earlier collaboration between the public/patients and the researcher rather than much later on in the research process. For this reason there are successful patient and public meetings that occur in various specialities within the NHS. However, attending these meetings can be difficult as timings for multiple people to attend at the same physical location can be logistically difficult. It can be further compounded if potential members are unable to attend due to their illness. For example, patients may be on home oxygen and therefore may not be selected by the facilitator or perhaps they themselves may decide to exclude themselves.
Previous research has had an online forum to engage the public/patients with the research process. However, the findings were that there was room to improve from an engagement perspective and furthermore, the real-time communication was limited due to how forums functions.
For this reason, the investigators have suggested using iPads so the investigators can have virtual meetings which negates the need to attend meetings physically. The investigators have used iPads instead of other tablets due to their higher encryption standards and because the in-built FaceTime is easier to use than other systems that install a separate application. Virtual meetings where a group of people are not in the same physical location and are communicating via telephone or the internet. Many patients who may not have been considered/been approached about being part of PPI can now participate virtually. In addition, the time commitment is significantly reduced as it would only involve the time the meeting would be held and not the travel time, which can be extensive.
- Conditions
- Asthma
- Medical subject headings
- Asthma
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Patients With iPads | Patients who have been assigned an iPad to complete their PPI sessions remotely | |
| Patients Without iPads | Patients who will continue to attend the classic face to face PPI meetings | |
| Staff | Staff who will give their opinions on the use of iPads against normal PPI methods |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Use of technology to perform remote PPI
To explore the patient and staff experience of using iPads for PPI sessions instead of physically attending meetings. Focus groups were used and were analysed using the DeLone model of information systems as the theoretical framework.
Measured: Up to 12months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Jul 2023
- Study start11 Feb 2019
- Primary completion1 Aug 2021
- Study completion11 Aug 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AsthmaStudies 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
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 9 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05953805
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 19RM008
- Acronym
- LEAP
- Status last verified
- Jul 2023
- First submitted
- 24 Mar 2021
- Last updated
- 20 Jul 2023
- 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 20 Jul 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Patients' and Healthcare Professionals' Experience of Using Apple iPads to Conduct Patient and Public Involvement Activity - a Qualitative Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05953805
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- LEAP / 19RM008
- Conditions
- Asthma
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 9 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS TrustUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 11 Feb 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Aug 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 11 Aug 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 20 Jul 2023 (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.
Patients' and healthcare professionals' experience of using Apple iPads to conduct patient and public involvement activity
Detailed description
There is a long overdue push to get patients engaged at the earliest stage possible of the research cycle so there is earlier collaboration between the public/patients and the researcher rather than much later on in the research process. For this reason there are successful patient and public meetings that occur in various specialities within the NHS. However, attending these meetings can be difficult as timings for multiple people to attend at the same physical location can be logistically difficult. It can be further compounded if potential members are unable to attend due to their illness. For example, patients may be on home oxygen and therefore may not be selected by the facilitator or perhaps they themselves may decide to exclude themselves.
Previous research has had an online forum to engage the public/patients with the research process. However, the findings were that there was room to improve from an engagement perspective and furthermore, the real-time communication was limited due to how forums functions.
For this reason, the investigators have suggested using iPads so the investigators can have virtual meetings which negates the need to attend meetings physically. The investigators have used iPads instead of other tablets due to their higher encryption standards and because the in-built FaceTime is easier to use than other systems that install a separate application. Virtual meetings where a group of people are not in the same physical location and are communicating via telephone or the internet. Many patients who may not have been considered/been approached about being part of PPI can now participate virtually. In addition, the time commitment is significantly reduced as it would only involve the time the meeting would be held and not the travel time, which can be extensive.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Patients With iPads | – | –Patients who have been assigned an iPad to complete their PPI sessions remotely |
| Patients Without iPads | – | –Patients who will continue to attend the classic face to face PPI meetings |
| Staff | – | –Staff who will give their opinions on the use of iPads against normal PPI methods |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- * Participants in the PPI group and allocated an iPad: focus groups will be conducted either on hospital site or remotely using iPads. * Participants in PPI and not allocated an iPad: focus groups will be conducted on NUH premises. * Healthcare professionals involved in PPI activity with participants using iPad: docus group will be conducted at NUH
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Adults aged 18 and over
- Part of a respiratory medicine PPI group or a PPI group that will be started prior to consent into the study at Nottingham University Hospital Trust
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Adults lacking mental capacity
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
Use of technology to perform remote PPI
Time frame: Up to 12months
To explore the patient and staff experience of using iPads for PPI sessions instead of physically attending meetings. Focus groups were used and were analysed using the DeLone model of information systems as the theoretical framework.
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 20 Jul 2023.
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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.
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 Asthma, run by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust at 1 site in United Kingdom.
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 20 Jul 2023. 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 United Kingdom. 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?
Use of technology to perform remote PPI (time frame: Up to 12months). 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 20 Jul 2023.