Using patient-reported outcomes and experiences in routine healthcare
Official title: Implementing PROMs and PREMs in Routine Clinical Care: Assessment of Requirements and Impact.
Run by Parc de Salut Mar · NCT06272552 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using a smartphone app to collect feedback from patients about their health and experiences can improve care and satisfaction for adults with conditions like cancer or those having weight loss surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1440 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Parc de Salut Mar Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Barcelona, Catalonia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 25, 2023 |
| Main results expected | October 2027 |
| Study ends | October 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 22, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06272552 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adult patients actively receiving treatment for breast cancer, prostate cancer, chronic kidney disease, or bariatric surgery who are fluent in Spanish and have access to the internet.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients under 18 years of age or those without access to the necessary technology may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the implementation of patient-reported outcomes (PROMs) and patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) in routine clinical care to assess their impact on health outcomes and patient satisfaction. It is a randomized control trial involving 1,440 adult patients with conditions such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, chronic kidney disease, or those undergoing bariatric surgery. Participants will complete PROMs and PREMs monthly via a smartphone app, with results shared during follow-up visits to enhance communication between patients and healthcare providers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved health outcomes and greater patient satisfaction in clinical settings.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using PROMs and PREMs in clinical settings, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being an active patient of the nephrology service, prostate cancer service, breast cancer service, or bariatric surgery service * In possession of an email account and having basic knowledge of how to manage emails * In possession of a smartphone, computer, or tablet with access to the Internet * Fluent and able to read in Spanish Exclusion Criteria: \- Under 18 years of age
Where it's running
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Hospital del Mar Reseach Institute
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Olatz Garin, PhD — Hospital del Mar Research Institute (IMIM)
- Study coordinator: Olatz Garin, PhD
- Email: ogarin@researchmar.net
- Phone: +34 636210255
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.