Assessing overall functioning in patients with complex health issues
Assessment of Overall Functioning in Patients With Complex Health Issues
This study is testing how well different tests and questionnaires can measure the daily functioning of 100 patients with complex health issues.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Frederiksberg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06410014 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the overall functioning of patients with complex health issues by investigating the correlation between various assessment instruments. Participants will complete an AMPS test, two questionnaires related to Activities of Daily Living, and standard physical performance tests. The study will include 100 patients referred to the Department of Social Medicine at Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, who will provide informed consent to participate. The goal is to determine whether different measures assess the same or distinct aspects of functioning.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients referred for clinical assessment by municipalities to the Department of Social Medicine who can communicate in Danish.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to communicate effectively in written or oral Danish will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of patient functioning and improve assessment methods for complex health issues.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have been conducted, this specific approach to correlating various assessment tools in this patient population is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients referred by a municipality to the Department of Social Medicine at Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital for a clinical assessment (Klinisk Funktion) who provide written consent to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * Insufficient ability to communicate either in written or oral Danish
Where this trial is running
Frederiksberg
- Afdeling for Socialmedicin — Frederiksberg, Denmark (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Anna Karnøe Knudsen, M.D. — Department of Social Medicine
- Study coordinator: Anna Karnøe Knudsen, M.D.
- Email: anna.karnoee.knudsen@regionh.dk
- Phone: +4521744720
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.