Improving care for patients with multiple chronic conditions in primary care
Effectiveness of an Adaptive, Complex Intervention to Enhance Care for Patients With Complex Multimorbidity in General Practice - a Pragmatic Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests a new way to improve care for people with multiple chronic conditions by providing more personalized support in their primary care visits to see if it helps them feel better and use healthcare services less.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Copenhagen Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Copenhagen) |
| Trial ID | NCT05676541 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a complex intervention designed to enhance care for patients with multimorbidity in general practice settings. It focuses on providing integrated, patient-centered care to individuals with multiple chronic conditions, addressing the challenges they face, such as high treatment burden and fragmented care. The intervention includes an extended overview consultation and additional supportive elements to streamline care and improve patient outcomes. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of this approach in improving quality of life and reducing healthcare utilization among affected patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with two or more chronic conditions and a history of secondary care contact.
Not a fit: Patients with only one chronic condition or those not actively engaged in secondary care may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the quality of life and care coordination for patients with multiple chronic conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in enhancing care for patients with multimorbidity through integrated approaches, suggesting potential for positive outcomes in this study.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Adult (18 years or older) patients listed at participating GPs living in their own home with * Two or more chronic conditions from two of ten diagnosis groups OR who were identified by the GP with complex multimorbidity (see box 1) * At least one contact with secondary care in 2022 or 2023. * Prescribed at least five prescription drugs
Where this trial is running
Copenhagen
- General practices in all of Denmark — Copenhagen, Denmark (Recruiting)
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.