Improving telemedicine for burn care
THE Actuate-CBC Study: Accelerating the Uptake of Telemedicine for Crisis Burn Care
This study is testing a new toolkit to help doctors use telemedicine better for treating burn patients, especially during emergencies.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2183 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Pennsylvania Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Orange, California and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05917652 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance the use of teleconsultation for burn patients by examining clinician perceptions and identifying barriers and facilitators to its implementation. It will develop a tailored toolkit intervention designed to improve the feasibility and acceptance of telemedicine in burn care settings, especially during crises. The research will involve collaboration with multiple burn centers to assess the effectiveness of this intervention in increasing teleconsultation usage among clinicians. Ultimately, the goal is to improve the quality of burn care and reduce morbidity and mortality associated with serious burn injuries.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are clinicians aged 18 and older who provide burn care at designated burn centers and non-burn hospitals.
Not a fit: Patients who do not receive burn care or are under 18 years of age may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve access to specialized burn care through telemedicine, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using telemedicine for various medical consultations, suggesting potential success for this approach in burn care.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older and * are providing burn care to patients at the 4 burn centers and the non-burnhospitals are eligible for inclusion. Exclusion Criteria: * do not meet inclusion criteria, * decline to participate or do not give consent to participate in the study, • * directly express uneasiness about the participation
Where this trial is running
Orange, California and 3 other locations
- UCI Health Regional Burn Center — Orange, California, United States (Recruiting)
- Massachusetts General Hospital Sumner Redstone Burn Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
- Regions Hospital Burn Center — Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kelly E Farraday, MSOD
- Email: kellyfar@nursing.upenn.edu
- Phone: 2152793718
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.