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Official title Post Discharge After Surgery Virtual Care with Remote Automated Monitoring Technology-2 (PVC-RAM-2) Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04876950
What this study is testing
What is Virtual care with remote automated monitoring?
Virtual care with remote automated monitoring is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for surgery.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The Post discharge after surgery Virtual Care with Remote Automated Monitoring technology-2 (PVC-RAM-2) Trial is a multicentre, parallel group, superiority, randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of virtual care with remote automated monitoring (RAM) technology compared to standard care on acute-hospital care during the 45-day follow up after randomization, in adults who have undergone semi-urgent (e.g., oncology), urgent (e.g., hip fracture), or emergency (e.g., ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm) surgery. Secondary outcomes at 45 days after randomization include 1) days in hospital; 2) index length of hospital stay; 3) hospital re-admission; 4) emergency department visit; 5) medication error detection; 6) medication error correction; and 7) surgical site infection.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 and older
You may be able to join if
- are ≥40 years of age;
- will undergo or have undergone semi-urgent, urgent, or emergency surgery requiring expected hospital stay of ≥2 days; and
- provide informed consent to participate.
You likely can't join if
- planned transfer to a rehabilitation or convalescent facility, or repatriation from trial hospital site to local community hospital following surgery;
- are unable to communicate with research staff, complete study surveys, or undertake an interview using a tablet computer due to a language barrier or...
- reside in an area without cellular network coverage.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 40 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.