| Source of record | UK Trials |
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN79653731 |
| Date ISRCTN assigned | 22/02/2008 |
| Local reference number(s) | 1 |
| Public title | Can the use of a Link-Worker improve Attendance for Diabetic Retinal Screening in the Asian population of Coventry and Warwickshire? |
| Scientific title |
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| Acronym | LWADRS |
| Disease/condition/study domain | Diabetic retinopathy |
| Study hypothesis | The use of a link-worker will improve attendance for Diabetic Retinal Screening in the Asian population of Coventry and Warwickshire. |
| Design/methodology | Group asssigned randomised controlled trial |
| Research ethics review | No formal approval is required as this trial is an operational research. |
| Countries of trial | United Kingdom |
| Participants - inclusion criteria | All patients attending retinal screening service in Coventry and Warwickshire |
| Participants - exclusion criteria | None |
| Patient information material |
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| Anticipated start date | 01/07/2007 |
| Anticipated end date | 01/07/2008 |
| Status of trial | Ongoing |
| Target number of participants | 4 GP surgeries - target number 400 patients |
| Interventions | The participating GP surgeries are randomised to the intervention and control groups.
Intervention group: A link worker is assigned to each participating surgery. All patients who do not attend their first screening visit have a second visit arranged. In the 48 hours prior to this the link worker contacts the patient to ensure they are aware of the appointment and remind them to attend. The link worker takes on an educational and facilitator role.
Control group: Usual care only
Duration of intervention will depend on recruitment at each surgery and the care required by participants. |
| Primary outcome measure(s) | Attendance at retinal screening |
| Secondary outcome measure(s) | None |
| Sources of funding | University of Warwick, Medical School (UK) |
| Sponsor name | University of Warwick, Medical School (UK) |
| Sponsor details | -
Coventry
United Kingdom
CV4 7AL |
| Sponsor website | http://www2.warwick.ac.uk |
| Contact name | Dr Josesh Paul O'Hare |
| Contact details | Hospital of St Cross
Barby Road
Rugby
United Kingdom
CV22 5PX |
| More information | For more up-to-date information please go to the ISRCTN link below. |
| Link to record in ISRCTN Register | ISRCTN79653731 |
| Date last extracted from ISRCTN register | 17/04/2008 |
