Always Uniquely Me App for Learning Disabilities
(SCANS Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to determine if the Always Uniquely Me app can improve emergency department visits for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Researchers seek to understand if the app can reduce the need for restraints and enhance the emergency room experience. Participants will either use the app or continue with regular medical care to compare results. Individuals with a confirmed intellectual or developmental disability, who have visited a Northwell Health emergency department in the past year, and who own a smart device with internet access, may be suitable candidates. As an unphased trial, this study offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions for emergency care.
Do I need to stop taking my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on using a mobile app, so it's unlikely that medication changes are required.
What prior data suggests that the Always Uniquely Me app is safe for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities?
Research has shown that the Always Uniquely Me (AUM) mobile app is specially designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Input from these individuals and healthcare experts guided its creation to ensure safety and usefulness. Studies indicate that apps like AUM, which assist with learning and communication, generally maintain a good safety record.
The app is part of a broader initiative to enhance healthcare experiences for people with these disabilities. No specific negative effects have been reported for similar apps, suggesting that AUM is likely to be well-received, as it is based on successful models.
Overall, while data on AUM's side effects is limited, its design and purpose adhere to proven safe practices in mobile health tools for similar groups.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Unlike traditional treatments for learning disabilities, which often involve in-person therapy or educational interventions, the Always Uniquely Me app is a mobile application that provides personalized support directly on a user's phone. This app leverages technology to offer tailored strategies and exercises that can be accessed anytime, anywhere, making it highly convenient and adaptable to individual needs. Researchers are excited about this innovative approach because it has the potential to make support more accessible and engaging, especially for those who may have limited access to conventional resources. By integrating learning tools into a digital format, the app may significantly enhance the way individuals with learning disabilities manage their challenges.
What evidence suggests that the Always Uniquely Me app is effective for improving emergency department experiences for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities?
Research has shown that the Always Uniquely Me (AUM) app, which participants in this trial may receive, can assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by providing a digital way to manage their healthcare information and personal needs. Studies suggest that technology like this app might help reduce anxiety and stress in medical settings by giving users more control over their experiences. Early findings indicate that similar digital tools have successfully created safer and more supportive environments for patients with IDD. While researchers are still gathering specific data on the AUM app's ability to reduce the use of restraints or improve emergency room experiences, the app's design—developed with input from healthcare professionals and individuals with IDD—shows promise for improving health outcomes.12678
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for people who have visited a Northwell Health Emergency Department in the past year, have an intellectual and/or developmental disability, own a smartphone or tablet with internet access, and prefer to communicate in English.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants are randomized to either receive the Always Uniquely Me app or standard care to assess its impact on the use of restraints and experience in the ED
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Always Uniquely Me mobile phone application
Trial Overview
The study is testing whether the Always Uniquely Me (AUM) mobile app can reduce restraint use and improve care experiences in the emergency department for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities compared to regular medical care.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants will receive access to the Always Uniquely Me app.
This arm will not be given any interventions.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Northwell Health
Lead Sponsor
Institute for Exceptional Care
Collaborator
Citations
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