Understanding how surgical patients use new technologies
Degrees of New Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Use Among Surgical Patients (NINASPA Study)
This study looks at how surgical patients use new technologies and whether things like age, gender, and background affect their ability to use them.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Universidad de Zaragoza Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Zaragoza) |
| Trial ID | NCT05196607 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) among surgical patients. It focuses on understanding how these patients engage with new technologies, their ability to utilize them, and the differences in usage based on factors such as gender, age, and social background. By collecting data through surveys, the study seeks to provide insights into the real-world application of ICT in surgical care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients over 18 years old who are scheduled for surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to read or understand messages, as well as those undergoing emergency surgery, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance patient engagement and improve communication between surgical teams and patients.
How similar studies have performed: While there is ongoing interest in the use of ICT in healthcare, this specific approach to studying surgical patients' engagement with technology is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients older than 18 years scheduled to surgery in our Department Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to read * Inability to understand messages * Emergency surgery
Where this trial is running
Zaragoza
- Hospital Clinico Lozano Blesa — Zaragoza, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jose-M Ramirez — Universidad de Zaragoza
- Study coordinator: Jose-M Ramirez
- Email: jramirez@unizar.es
- Phone: +34639776364
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.