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Shared Decision-Making Aids for Kidney Stones (ED-KSS Trial)
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Led By Elizabeth Schoenfeld, MD, MS
Research Sponsored by Baystate Medical Center
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Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 12 months
Awards & highlights
ED-KSS Trial Summary
This trial found that a shared approach to diagnostic decision-making reduced radiation exposure and improved engagement and the quality of Emergency Department care.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-55 who have acute flank pain possibly due to kidney stones and are at low risk for other serious conditions. They must be capable of making medical decisions and not have signs of systemic infection, recent surgeries, or certain health complications like a history of one kidney.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if shared decision-making between patients and doctors about imaging for suspected kidney stones can reduce unnecessary CT scans. It compares this approach with the usual physician-directed decision-making process.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the interventions involve decision aids and educational materials rather than medications, there are no direct side effects. However, choosing less imaging could miss other diagnoses or delay treatment.
ED-KSS Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ up to 12 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 12 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
CT scan rate
Feasibility
Fidelity
+2 moreSecondary outcome measures
ED Length of Stay
ED revisits
Implementation Outcomes
+7 moreED-KSS Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Shared Decision-Making (via Decision Aid)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
The intervention is a decision aid, which both encourages and facilitates a shared decision-making conversation between the clinician and the patient. The decision aid educates patients regarding evidence-based approaches to the management of suspected kidney stones in the ED. Clinicians will receive training specific to this decision aid, though the decision aid is designed to be used with no additional training.
Group II: standardized educational intervention (pamphlet +usual care)Active Control1 Intervention
The control arm will receive Usual Care and a standardized educational intervention (pamphlet). This intervention (pamphlet) contains information about kidney stones. Usual care for this clinical scenario generally involves the clinician choosing the management plan. Clinicians of subjects assigned to the usual care group will be asked to practice usual, evidence-based medical care, without shared decision-making.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Decision Aid
2008
Completed Phase 3
~4150
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)FED
399 Previous Clinical Trials
6,822,098 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Shared Decision Making
176 Patients Enrolled for Shared Decision Making
Baystate Medical CenterLead Sponsor
63 Previous Clinical Trials
44,023 Total Patients Enrolled
Elizabeth Schoenfeld, MD, MSPrincipal Investigator - University of Massachusetts Medical School - Baystate
Baystate Children�s Hospital, Baystate Medical Center
Brown University Program In Medicine (Medical School)
Geo Washington University School Medicine (Residency)
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You might not be able to be reached for follow-up calls (for example, if you are homeless or do not have a phone).The doctor is thinking about using scans or x-rays to check for kidney stones.I have ongoing severe stomach pain that doesn't get better with pain medication.I have had recent surgery on my abdomen or pelvis.I have a fever over 101, low blood pressure, or a heart rate over 120.My condition is not getting better and hospital admission is being considered.The doctor thinks you might have a different condition like appendicitis and wants to do a CT scan to check.This is my second visit for the same pain episode, with no similar visits in the last 30 days.You are pregnant, or you find out you are pregnant during the study.Gave birth in the last 30 daysI have a known kidney issue or only one kidney.I have had cancer or received cancer treatment in the last year.I am between 18-55 years old and have sudden side pain that might be from a kidney stone.I am unable to make medical decisions for myself.I had a procedure related to my urinary system in the last 30 days.I am currently taking blood thinners.I have experienced pain from a recent injury, even if it was minor.You are experiencing a mental health crisis or are behaving aggressively.I have a weakened immune system due to chronic illness or medication.The doctor thinks you have a low risk of having a different serious illness.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Shared Decision-Making (via Decision Aid)
- Group 2: standardized educational intervention (pamphlet +usual care)
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What conclusions is this research seeking to reach?
"Over the course of 12 months, this medical trial will monitor CT scan rate as its principal metric. Secondary outcomes include patient satisfaction (as measured through HCAHPS scores ranging from 0 to 10), occurrence of shared decision-making according to OPTION-5 scoring (where higher marks reflect more SDM involvement) and an overall assessment of radiation burden as reported in numeric DLP values extracted from CT reports."
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Is it possible for me to register as a participant in this medical experiment?
"In order to participate in this medical study, individuals must be between 18 and 55 years old and able to make informed decisions about their care. Upwards of 250 patients are being accepted for the trial."
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Is enrollment to this trial still open?
"Clinicaltrials.gov reports that this trial is actively looking for test subjects, with the original posting occuring on December 11th 2019 and most recent update taking place on February 28th 2022."
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What is the upper limit of participants in this medical experiment?
"Affirmative. Per the information on clinicaltrials.gov, this research study is currently recruiting volunteers. It was initially published on December 11th 2019 and up to date as of February 28th 2022. The investigation seeks 250 participants from a single medical location."
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Does this clinical investigation accept volunteers who are octogenarians?
"This study welcomes those aged 18 to 55 who want to participate."
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