Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Optimal Patient-Centered Care (NCT NCT02274688)

NCT ID: NCT02274688

Last Updated: 2017-11-21

Results Overview

The primary outcome is the endorsement of ≥1 severe posttraumatic concerns.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

171 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

The investigators assessed at baseline, 1-, 3-, and 6-month.

Results posted on

2017-11-21

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Enhanced Usual Care - Nurse Notification of Patient Concerns
Randomized, nurse notified of high levels of psychological distress. Will be blindly assessed.
Patient-centered Care Transition
Randomized, case management, information technology/mHealth innovations, stepped-up psychopharmacology and psychotherapy elements. Will be blindly assessed.
Overall Study
STARTED
86
85
Overall Study
COMPLETED
72
72
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
14
13

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

A Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Optimal Patient-Centered Care

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Enhanced Usual Care - Nurse Notification of Patient Concerns
n=86 Participants
Randomized, nurse notified of high levels of psychological distress. Will be blindly assessed.
Patient-centered Care Transition
n=85 Participants
Randomized, case management, information technology/mHealth innovations, stepped-up psychopharmacology and psychotherapy elements. Will be blindly assessed.
Total
n=171 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
2 Participants
n=93 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
3 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
74 Participants
n=93 Participants
77 Participants
n=4 Participants
151 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
10 Participants
n=93 Participants
7 Participants
n=4 Participants
17 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Continuous
43.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16 • n=93 Participants
41.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.1 • n=4 Participants
42.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 16.0 • n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
47 Participants
n=93 Participants
50 Participants
n=4 Participants
97 Participants
n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
39 Participants
n=93 Participants
35 Participants
n=4 Participants
74 Participants
n=27 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
6 Participants
n=93 Participants
9 Participants
n=4 Participants
15 Participants
n=27 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
80 Participants
n=93 Participants
76 Participants
n=4 Participants
156 Participants
n=27 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
10 Participants
n=93 Participants
5 Participants
n=4 Participants
15 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
2 Participants
n=93 Participants
7 Participants
n=4 Participants
9 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 Participants
n=93 Participants
4 Participants
n=4 Participants
5 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
13 Participants
n=93 Participants
8 Participants
n=4 Participants
21 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
51 Participants
n=93 Participants
47 Participants
n=4 Participants
98 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
5 Participants
n=93 Participants
10 Participants
n=4 Participants
15 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
4 Participants
n=93 Participants
4 Participants
n=4 Participants
8 Participants
n=27 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
86 participants
n=93 Participants
85 participants
n=4 Participants
171 participants
n=27 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: The investigators assessed at baseline, 1-, 3-, and 6-month.

The primary outcome is the endorsement of ≥1 severe posttraumatic concerns.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Enhanced Usual Care - Nurse Notification of Patient Concerns
n=86 Participants
Randomized, nurse notified of high levels of psychological distress. Will be blindly assessed.
Patient-centered Care Transition
n=85 Participants
Randomized, case management, information technology/mHealth innovations, stepped-up psychopharmacology and psychotherapy elements. Will be blindly assessed.
Change in Post Traumatic Concerns Over the Course of the Six Months After Injury
Baseline
80 Participants
83 Participants
Change in Post Traumatic Concerns Over the Course of the Six Months After Injury
1-month
55 Participants
59 Participants
Change in Post Traumatic Concerns Over the Course of the Six Months After Injury
3-month
45 Participants
48 Participants
Change in Post Traumatic Concerns Over the Course of the Six Months After Injury
6-month
42 Participants
33 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: The investigators assessed at baseline, 1-, 3-, and 6-month.

The investigators used the PTSD Checklist - Civilian (PCL-C) as a continuous measure. The scoring of the scale ranges from a minumum of 17 to a maximum of 85, with higher scores indicating a worse outcome. No subscales were used.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Enhanced Usual Care - Nurse Notification of Patient Concerns
n=86 Participants
Randomized, nurse notified of high levels of psychological distress. Will be blindly assessed.
Patient-centered Care Transition
n=85 Participants
Randomized, case management, information technology/mHealth innovations, stepped-up psychopharmacology and psychotherapy elements. Will be blindly assessed.
Change in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms Over the Course of the Six Months After Injury
Baseline
42.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.2
42.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.3
Change in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms Over the Course of the Six Months After Injury
1-month
41.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.3
43.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.9
Change in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms Over the Course of the Six Months After Injury
3-month
40.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.7
38.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.7
Change in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms Over the Course of the Six Months After Injury
6-month
39.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 14.7
38.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 16.0

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: The investigators assessed at baseline, 1-, 3-, and 6-month.

The investigators used the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) as a continuous measure, with scores ranging from 1 to 27. Higher scores represent a worse outcome. No subscales were used.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Enhanced Usual Care - Nurse Notification of Patient Concerns
n=86 Participants
Randomized, nurse notified of high levels of psychological distress. Will be blindly assessed.
Patient-centered Care Transition
n=85 Participants
Randomized, case management, information technology/mHealth innovations, stepped-up psychopharmacology and psychotherapy elements. Will be blindly assessed.
Change in Depression Symptoms Over the Course of the Six Months After Injury
6-month
10.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.4
9.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.8
Change in Depression Symptoms Over the Course of the Six Months After Injury
Baseline
14.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.2
14.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.5
Change in Depression Symptoms Over the Course of the Six Months After Injury
1-month
12.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.2
13.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.5
Change in Depression Symptoms Over the Course of the Six Months After Injury
3-month
11.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.2
10.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: The investigators assessed at baseline, 1-, 3-, and 6-month.

The investigators used the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) as a continuous measure. The 10-item scale score ranges from 0-40, with higher values indicating a worse outcome. No sub scales were used.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Enhanced Usual Care - Nurse Notification of Patient Concerns
n=86 Participants
Randomized, nurse notified of high levels of psychological distress. Will be blindly assessed.
Patient-centered Care Transition
n=85 Participants
Randomized, case management, information technology/mHealth innovations, stepped-up psychopharmacology and psychotherapy elements. Will be blindly assessed.
Alcohol Use Problems
Baseline
3.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.2
3.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.2
Alcohol Use Problems
1-month
1.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.6
0.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.6
Alcohol Use Problems
3-month
1.7 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.8
1.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.9
Alcohol Use Problems
6-month
2.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.9
1.6 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: The investigators assessed at baseline, 1-, 3-, and 6-month.

The investigators used the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form healthy survey (MOS SF-12/36) physical components summary to assess physical function. The minimum and maximum scores are 0-100 with higher scores representing a better outcome. No other subscales will be used.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Enhanced Usual Care - Nurse Notification of Patient Concerns
n=86 Participants
Randomized, nurse notified of high levels of psychological distress. Will be blindly assessed.
Patient-centered Care Transition
n=85 Participants
Randomized, case management, information technology/mHealth innovations, stepped-up psychopharmacology and psychotherapy elements. Will be blindly assessed.
Functional Status
3-month
39.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.9
39.8 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.0
Functional Status
Baseline
48.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.1
48.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.2
Functional Status
1-month
38.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.4
37.1 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 10.9
Functional Status
6-month
39.9 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.9
42.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: The investigators assessed at baseline, 1-, 3-, and 6-month.

The investigators used PHQ-9 item 9 to assess suicidal ideation. For the analysis, a score of \> 0 on item 9 of PHQ-9 was considered a positive endorsement and a worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Enhanced Usual Care - Nurse Notification of Patient Concerns
n=86 Participants
Randomized, nurse notified of high levels of psychological distress. Will be blindly assessed.
Patient-centered Care Transition
n=85 Participants
Randomized, case management, information technology/mHealth innovations, stepped-up psychopharmacology and psychotherapy elements. Will be blindly assessed.
Number of Participants With Suicidal Ideation
Baseline
19 Participants
22 Participants
Number of Participants With Suicidal Ideation
1-month
13 Participants
18 Participants
Number of Participants With Suicidal Ideation
3-month
21 Participants
14 Participants
Number of Participants With Suicidal Ideation
6-month
16 Participants
17 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: The investigators assessed at baseline, 1-, 3-, and 6-month.

The investigation used a single yes/no item to assess whether the patient was carrying a weapon.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Enhanced Usual Care - Nurse Notification of Patient Concerns
n=86 Participants
Randomized, nurse notified of high levels of psychological distress. Will be blindly assessed.
Patient-centered Care Transition
n=85 Participants
Randomized, case management, information technology/mHealth innovations, stepped-up psychopharmacology and psychotherapy elements. Will be blindly assessed.
Number of Patients Carrying a Weapon
Baseline
7 Participants
12 Participants
Number of Patients Carrying a Weapon
1-month
4 Participants
3 Participants
Number of Patients Carrying a Weapon
3-month
7 Participants
5 Participants
Number of Patients Carrying a Weapon
6-month
5 Participants
9 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: The investigators assessed emergency department service use over the course of the study.

The investigators used population level data on emergency department health service use for the intent-to-treat sample

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Enhanced Usual Care - Nurse Notification of Patient Concerns
n=86 Participants
Randomized, nurse notified of high levels of psychological distress. Will be blindly assessed.
Patient-centered Care Transition
n=85 Participants
Randomized, case management, information technology/mHealth innovations, stepped-up psychopharmacology and psychotherapy elements. Will be blindly assessed.
Number of Participants With One or More Emergency Department Visits Over Time
3-6 month
26 Participants
14 Participants
Number of Participants With One or More Emergency Department Visits Over Time
6-9 month
27 Participants
18 Participants
Number of Participants With One or More Emergency Department Visits Over Time
Baseline
41 Participants
44 Participants
Number of Participants With One or More Emergency Department Visits Over Time
9-12 month
26 Participants
19 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: The investigators assessed at baseline, 1-, 3-, and 6-month.

The investigators used the Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) as a continuous outcome measure. DAST-10 scale scores range from 0 to 10, with higher scores representing a worse outcome. No subscales were used.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Enhanced Usual Care - Nurse Notification of Patient Concerns
n=86 Participants
Randomized, nurse notified of high levels of psychological distress. Will be blindly assessed.
Patient-centered Care Transition
n=85 Participants
Randomized, case management, information technology/mHealth innovations, stepped-up psychopharmacology and psychotherapy elements. Will be blindly assessed.
Drug Use Problems
Baseline
2.0 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.9
2.2 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.0
Drug Use Problems
1-month
1.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.2
1.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.2
Drug Use Problems
3-month
1.4 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.4
1.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
Drug Use Problems
6-month
1.3 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0
1.5 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.4

Adverse Events

Enhanced Usual Care - Nurse Notification of Patient Concerns

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 39 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Patient-centered Care Transition

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 39 other events
Deaths: 2 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Enhanced Usual Care - Nurse Notification of Patient Concerns
n=86 participants at risk
Randomized, nurse notified of high levels of psychological distress. Will be blindly assessed.
Patient-centered Care Transition
n=85 participants at risk
Randomized, case management, information technology/mHealth innovations, stepped-up psychopharmacology and psychotherapy elements. Will be blindly assessed.
Psychiatric disorders
Suicide Attempt
1.2%
1/86 • Number of events 1 • 1 year, 6 months
Serious adverse event = Any documented suicide attempt Adverse event = Any PHQ-9, item 9, score \>0
2.4%
2/85 • Number of events 2 • 1 year, 6 months
Serious adverse event = Any documented suicide attempt Adverse event = Any PHQ-9, item 9, score \>0

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Enhanced Usual Care - Nurse Notification of Patient Concerns
n=86 participants at risk
Randomized, nurse notified of high levels of psychological distress. Will be blindly assessed.
Patient-centered Care Transition
n=85 participants at risk
Randomized, case management, information technology/mHealth innovations, stepped-up psychopharmacology and psychotherapy elements. Will be blindly assessed.
Psychiatric disorders
PHQ-9 Score of >0
45.3%
39/86 • 1 year, 6 months
Serious adverse event = Any documented suicide attempt Adverse event = Any PHQ-9, item 9, score \>0
45.9%
39/85 • 1 year, 6 months
Serious adverse event = Any documented suicide attempt Adverse event = Any PHQ-9, item 9, score \>0

Additional Information

Douglas Zatzick

University of Washington

Phone: 2067446701

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place