Enhanced telemedicine program for children with complex medical needs
An Enhanced Home-Based Telemedicine Program Using Remote Examination Devices for Children With Medical Complexity Receiving Comprehensive Care: a Single-Center Randomized Controlled Trial
NA · The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · NCT05408143
This study is testing if a new telemedicine program can help children with complex medical needs get better care from home and reduce their trips to the hospital.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | N/A to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT05408143 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates whether an enhanced telemedicine program can improve care for children with medical complexity by utilizing remote examination devices during clinic hours. The program allows healthcare providers to remotely assess vital signs and other health indicators from the child's home. By integrating comprehensive care with advanced telemedicine technology, the study aims to reduce hospitalizations and improve overall health outcomes for these children.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children with medical complexity who have had multiple hospitalizations or ICU admissions in the past year.
Not a fit: Patients with major heart disease, mitochondrial disorders, active cancer, or those with a Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) order may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the quality of care and health outcomes for children with complex medical needs.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with telemedicine approaches for managing chronic conditions in children, indicating potential for success in this enhanced program.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Greater than or equal to 2 hospitalizations or greater than or equal to 1 ICU admission in the year before joining the comprehensive care program * Greater than 50 percent estimated risk of hospitalization without our care as judged by the medical director Exclusion Criteria: * Major heart disease * Mitochondrial disorders * Active cancer * Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) order * Patients receiving compassionate care
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Houston, Texas, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ricardo A Mosquera, MD — The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Study coordinator: Ricardo A Mosquera, MD
- Email: Ricardo.A.Mosquera@uth.tmc.edu
- Phone: 713-500-5650
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: Chronic Diseases in Children, Comprehensive Care, Telemedicine enhanced with TytoCare devices., Telemedicine, children with medical complexity