Screening for elder mistreatment in home-based primary care
Detection of Elder Mistreatment Through Emergency Care Technicians - Revised for Primary Care (DETECT-RPC) Universal EM Screening
NA · The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston · NCT05958654
This study is testing a new tool to help doctors who visit older patients at home spot and report cases of elder mistreatment more effectively.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 43 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston (other) |
| Locations | 7 sites (Birmingham, Alabama and 6 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05958654 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the DETECT-RPC screening tool in increasing the reporting of elder mistreatment by clinicians providing home-based primary care. The intervention involves training clinicians to use the screening tool when assessing patients aged 60 and older. By implementing this tool, the study aims to enhance the identification and reporting of elder abuse cases. The study is conducted across multiple prominent institutions to ensure a diverse patient population and robust data collection.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 60 and older who receive home-based primary care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving home-based primary care or are younger than 60 may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved detection and reporting of elder mistreatment, ultimately enhancing the safety and well-being of elderly patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using screening tools for elder mistreatment, indicating that this approach is promising.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria (Clinicians): * Clinician who actively provides home-based primary care (HBPC) to patients enrolled in one of our partner home-based primary care programs at least part time. Exclusion Criteria (Clinicians): * HBPC Clinicians must be a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant who actively provides home-based primary care to patients enrolled at a partner site HBPC at least part time Inclusion Criteria (patients): * in home-based primary care * 60 years or older * seen by a clinician participating in the study Exclusion Criteria (patients) * Must be aged 60 and older, enrolled in a site-specific partner HBPC and treated in their primary residence
Where this trial is running
Birmingham, Alabama and 6 other locations
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama, United States (RECRUITING)
- University of California San Francisco — San Francisco, California, United States (RECRUITING)
- John Hopkins University Medicine International — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (RECRUITING)
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center — Dallas, Texas, United States (RECRUITING)
- Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, Texas, United States (RECRUITING)
- The University of Texas health Science Center at Houston( LBJ House Calls Program) — Houston, Texas, United States (RECRUITING)
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston( UT Physicians House Calls Program) — Houston, Texas, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michael B Cannell, PhD,MPH — The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Study coordinator: Michael B Cannell, PhD,MPH
- Email: Michael.B.Cannell@uth.tmc.edu
- Phone: 972-546-2925
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: Elder Abuse, Elder Mistreatment