| Source of record | UK Clinical Trials Gateway |
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN29905514 |
| Date ISRCTN assigned | 23/01/2004 |
| Local reference number(s) | AM1/08/011 |
| Public title | A Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) to evaluate the acceptability and cost-implications of Using Multimedia to Educate Patients with asthma on Inhaler Administration. |
| Scientific title |
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| Acronym | N/A |
| Disease/condition/study domain | Respiratory tract diseases: Asthma |
| Study hypothesis | There is now a vast range of inhaler devices available for the management of asthma. Clear explanation must be offered to new users of such devices, as well as attempts made to improve inhaler technique in experienced users. These activities can be very time consuming for the health professionals concerned. A further problem is encountered when attempting to demonstrate the use of such devices to those with a poor understanding of English. One solution is the use of multimedia computer systems which have the advantage over video in being far more flexible and allowing patient interaction. King's College London have produced a touch screen multimedia system which counsels patients, in their selected language, using a combination of video, text, graphics and audio presentations. This multi-centre randomised trial builds on previous feasibility studies. |
| Design/methodology | Randomised controlled trial |
| Research ethics review | Not provided at time of registration |
| Countries of trial | United Kingdom |
| Participants - inclusion criteria | Not provided at time of registration |
| Participants - exclusion criteria | Not provided at time of registration |
| Patient information material |
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| Anticipated start date | 01/10/1998 |
| Anticipated end date | 31/05/2000 |
| Status of trial | Completed |
| Target number of participants | Not provided at time of registration |
| Interventions | 1. English and non-English speaking patients are given information on inhalers using conventional methods in combination with the multimedia system
2. Patients are given information on inhalers using conventional methods only. |
| Primary outcome measure(s) | Comparison of inhaler administration technique between groups, acceptability of multimedia, satisfaction with information provision and self-reported asthma diary. Cost implications of each intervention will be compared. |
| Secondary outcome measure(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Sources of funding | NHS Asthma National Research and Development Programme |
| Sponsor name | Record Provided by the NHS R&D 'Time-Limited' National Programme Register - Department of Health (UK) |
| Sponsor details | The Department of Health
Richmond House
79 Whitehall
London
United Kingdom
SW1A 2NL |
| Sponsor telephone | +44 (0)20 7307 2622 |
| Sponsor fax | +44 (0)20 7307 2623 |
| Sponsor email | dhmail@doh.gsi.org.uk |
| Sponsor website | http://www.doh.gov.uk |
| Contact name | Dr Larry Goodyer |
| Contact details | King's College London
Manresa Road
London
United Kingdom
SW3 6LX |
| Contact telephone | +44 (0)20 7333 4831 |
| Contact fax | +44 (0)20 351 5307 |
| Contact email | larry.goodyer@kcl.ac.uk |
| More information | For more up-to-date information please go to the ISRCTN link below. |
| Link to record in ISRCTN Register | ISRCTN29905514 |
| Date last extracted from ISRCTN register | 17/04/2008 |
