Digital tool for managing multiple health conditions in primary care
Digital Implementation of the German S3 Clinical Practice Guideline for Primary Care of Older Patients With Multimorbidity - a Cluster-randomised Clinical Evaluation Study (Gp-multitool.de)
NA · Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf · NCT06831994
This study is testing a new digital tool to help doctors better manage patients with multiple health issues and see if it can improve their health and satisfaction over a year.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 660 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Hamburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT06831994 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a digital tool, gp-multitool.de, designed to implement the German S3 clinical practice guideline for multimorbidity in primary care settings. General practitioners (GPs) will use this tool to enhance patient-centered care for individuals with multiple chronic conditions, aiming to reduce hospital admissions and improve overall health outcomes. The intervention involves training GPs on the tool's functionalities and providing them with a mobile device to assist patients without internet access. The study will assess various outcomes, including health-related quality of life and patient satisfaction over a 12-month period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients in Germany participating in disease management programs with at least two coexisting chronic conditions.
Not a fit: Patients without access to disease management programs or those with only one chronic condition may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the management of patients with multiple chronic conditions, leading to better health outcomes and reduced healthcare utilization.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with digital health interventions for managing multimorbidity, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * participation in a disease management program (DMP); in Germany, DMPs have been implemented in outpatient care for asthma, breast neoplasms, coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus type 1, diabetes mellitus type 2, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, obesity, heart failure, chronic low back pain, depression, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis * at least two of the following coexisting conditions: Hypertension, Lipid metabolism disorders, Chronic low back pain, Severe vision reduction, Joint arthrosis, Diabetes mellitus, Chronic ischemic heart disease, Thyroid dysfunction, Cardiac arrhythmias, Obesity, Hyperuricemia/Gout, Prostatic hyperplasia, Lower limb varicosis, Liver diseases, Depression, Asthma/Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Gynaecological problems, Atherosclerosis/Peripheral arterial occlusive disease, Osteoporosis, Renal insufficiency, Cerebral ischemia/Chronic stroke, Cardiac insufficiency, Severe hearing loss, Chronic cholecystitis/Gallstones, Somatoform disorders, Hemorrhoids, Intestinal diverticulosis, Rheumatoid arthritis/Chronic polyarthritis, Cardiac valve disorders, Neuropathies, Dizziness, Dementias, Urinary incontinence, Urinary tract calculi, Anemias, Anxiety, Psoriasis, Migraine/chronic headache, Parkinson's disease, Cancers, Allergies, Chronic gastritis/Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Sexual dysfunction, Insomnia, Tobacco abuse, Hypotension Exclusion Criteria: * no capacity to consent * functional limitations precluding participation in the intervention (eg, loss of vision) * functional limitations precluding participation in telephone interviews (eg, loss of hearing) * limited German language skills precluding participation in telephone interviews * participation in other trials during the observation time of the evaluation study
Where this trial is running
Hamburg
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf — Hamburg, Germany (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ingmar Schäfer, Dr. — Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
- Study coordinator: Julia Nothacker
- Email: j.nothacker@uke.de
- Phone: +49-7410-57161
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.
Conditions: Asthma Bronchiale, Breast Neoplasms, Coronary Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Obesity, Heart Failure