Impact of phone calls on physiotherapy attendance for pelvic floor issues
Effect of Brief-tele Support on Attendance at Physiotherapy Sessions for Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions
NA · Swansea University · NCT02563600
This study is testing if making phone calls to women waiting for pelvic floor physiotherapy can help them attend their sessions more often.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Swansea University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Swansea) |
| Trial ID | NCT02563600 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates how brief telephone support affects attendance rates for physiotherapy sessions among women with pelvic floor dysfunction. Participants on the waiting list will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: one receiving a call before their invitation letter, another after, and a control group with no call. The calls will provide information about the treatment, its benefits, and allow patients to ask questions. The goal is to reduce the high non-attendance rate, which currently stands at about 50%.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women over 18 years old who are on the waiting list for physiotherapy treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction.
Not a fit: Patients who are not on the waiting list for physiotherapy or those under 18 years old may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve attendance rates for physiotherapy, enhancing patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that pre-treatment communication can improve attendance rates, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women on waiting list for pelvic floor dysfunction * over 18 years old Exclusion Criteria:
Where this trial is running
Swansea
- Singleton Hospital — Swansea, United Kingdom (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Phil Reed, D.Phil. — Swansea University
- Study coordinator: Lisa A Osborne, Ph.D.
- Email: lisa.osborne@nhs.wales.uk
- Phone: 01792 285229
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: Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions