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CompletedNCT02045147Updated Oct 8, 2024Results posted

Home Based Care Transitions Tailored by Cognition and Patient Activation

An interventional study of Grp 1a Low Cognition, Low Activation Intervention and Grp 2a Low Cognition, High Activation Intervention in Chronic Disease, sponsored by University of Nebraska. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 19 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-10-08.

Sponsored by University of Nebraska · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

From the registry’s dates

  • Registered 3 months after the study started (first participant enrolled Oct 2013, registered Jan 2014).
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
263
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
19 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

There is overwhelming evidence that patients with multiple chronic illnesses need better self-management skills. Discharge from the hospital may not be the most opportune time to be teaching patients these self-management skills. There are several different care transition models being used across the country; however we know that not every patient needs the same type or amount of an intervention. The purpose of this pilot study is to study the impact delivering a home based care transitions intervention (HBCTI) with four different groups tailored on cognition and level of patient activation compared to usual care (UC) resulting in 8 study arms on the outcomes of health care utilization (HCU) and health outcomes: patient-reported health status, assessment of care for chronic conditions, and health related quality of life in adult patients with multiple chronic diseases dismissed to home from an acute care facility. Our working hypothesis is that patients in the HBCTI groups compared to the UC groups will have lower HCU and improved outcomes (patient-reported health status, assessment of care for chronic conditions, and health related quality of life).

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One in five Medicare patients discharged from the hospital experience readmission within 30 days. Too often, hospital readmissions result from inadequate transition from hospital to home at discharge. Care transitions are complicated because of high patient acuity, multiple comorbidities, decreased length of stay, and multiple clinician involvement increasing the number of handoffs. With decreased length of stay, many patients do not comprehend or feel confident with instructions for discharge, thus management of their chronic illnesses are difficult. Most formal care transition programs are standardized and every patient receives similar strategies or interventions. However, it has been well documented that patients with cognitive problems and decreased activation are at high risk for re-hospitalization related to impaired self-management. We believe that assessment of cognition and patient activation during the patient's hospitalization will provide valuable information for discharge interventions. Data related to cognition and activation can be used to tailor discharge planning and help determine what type and how many resources are needed for individual patients after hospital discharge. The purpose of this feasibility study is to examine the impact of delivering a home based care transitions interventions (HBCTIs) with four different groups tailored on cognition and level of patient activation compared to usual care (UC) on the outcomes of health care utilization (HCU) and health outcomes: patient-reported health status, assessment of care for chronic conditions, and health related quality of life in adult patients with multiple chronic diseases discharged to home from the hospital.

We will test our intervention with the following aims: Aim 1.To evaluate the impact of HBCTIs on health care utilization. We will measure HCU (number of emergency department(ED) visits and number of readmissions) at 6 months after discharge. Our working hypothesis is that patients in the HBCTI groups compared to the UC groups will have lower HCU over time (6 months); Aim 2. To evaluate the impact of HBCTIs on the following health outcomes: patient-reported health status (PROMIS-29), assessment of care for chronic conditions (PACIC), and quality of life (EuroQol). Our working hypothesis is that patients in the HBCTI groups compared to the UC group will have improved patient-reported health status, assessment of care for chronic conditions, and quality of life (EuroQol) at 6 months after discharge.

The findings from this study have the potential to change this paradigm in three ways: 1) we will gain a better understanding of the role of cognition and patient activation in promoting self-management to enhance outcomes; 2). our innovative approach, which considers the unique needs of patients based on their level of cognition and patient activation will advance new concepts in care transition programs; 3) we will have a better understanding of varying intensities of visits, level of providers, and type and amount of strategies administered. This practical model for care transitions could serve as a model within the larger health care delivery system that could result in significant cost savings.

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Conditions studied

  • Chronic Disease

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Keywords

  • Home Bound Care Transitions
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In context

Chronic Disease

1,004 studies on the registry are indexed under Chronic Disease; 174 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 263 is above the median of 121 across 729 interventional studies indexed under Chronic Disease.

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Lead sponsor

University of Nebraska is the lead sponsor of 495 studies on the registry; 68 are open to participants now.

Of its 83 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 52 (63%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
19 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  • Adult Patients (age 19 and older) being discharged from the hospital with three or more chronic diseases;
  • Have a score greater than 17 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (dementia);
  • Reside within a 35 mile radius of Lincoln, Ne.; and
  • Able to hear, speak and read English.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients will be excluded if they:

  • have a terminal illness;
  • have a score of less than 17 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (dementia);
  • are under the care of The Physicians Network (TPN) at St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center (SERMC).
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
263 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Grp 1a: Low Cognition, Low Activation

    Subjects will receive an 8 week care transition intervention with an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse-Nurse Practitioner (APRN-NP) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The APRN-NP will guide the care transition intervention. This group will receive the most intense intervention.

    Behavioral: Grp 1a Low Cognition, Low Activation Intervention

  • Experimental
    Grp 2a: Low Cognition, High Activation

    Subjects will receive an 8 week care transition intervention with an APRN-NP and CNA. The APRN-NP will guide the care transition intervention. This group will receive an intense intervention.

    Behavioral: Grp 2a Low Cognition, High Activation Intervention

  • Experimental
    Grp 3a: Normal Cognition, Low Activation

    Subjects will receive an 4 week care transition intervention with a Registered Nurse (RN) Coach. This group will be evaluated at four weeks, if the patient activation levels are still low, they will be referred to the 4 week APRN-NP and CNA.

    Behavioral: Grp 3a Normal Cognition, Low Activation Intervention

  • Experimental
    Grp 4a: Normal Cognition, High Activation

    Subjects will receive the least intensive intervention delivered by a RN coach.

    Behavioral: Grp 4a Normal Cognition, High Activation Intervention

  • No intervention
    Grp 1b: Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care

    Comparison group to 1a intervention group

  • No intervention
    Grp 2b Low Cognition, High Activation Usual Care

    Comparison group to 2a intervention group

  • No intervention
    Grp 3b: Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care

    Comparison group to 3a intervention group

  • No intervention
    Grp 4b: Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care

    Comparison group to 4a intervention group

Interventions

  • BehavioralGrp 1a Low Cognition, Low Activation Intervention

    The intervention is focused on knowledge, skills, confidence and creating a partnership with the health care provider. Education is provided at a 5th grade reading level. The "teach back" method is used to validate knowledge, skills and confidence. Once knowledge is validated, the interventions focused on motivation.

  • BehavioralGrp 2a Low Cognition, High Activation Intervention

    The intervention is focused on knowledge, skills, confidence and creating a partnership with the health care provider. Education is provided at a 5th grade reading level. The "teach back" method is used to validate knowledge, skills and confidence. Once knowledge is validated, the interventions focused on motivation and handling stressful situations.

  • BehavioralGrp 3a Normal Cognition, Low Activation Intervention

    The intervention is focused on knowledge, skills, confidence and creating a partnership with the health care provider. Education is provided for areas of misunderstanding. The "teach back" method is used to validate knowledge, skills and confidence. Interventions are focused on motivation and developing personal behavioral goals.

  • BehavioralGrp 4a Normal Cognition, High Activation Intervention

    The intervention is focused on knowledge, skills, confidence and creating a partnership with the health care provider. Focus is on maintaining behaviors during hardship and stress. Empowering, motivating and validating are strategies utilized.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Health Care Utilization

    Patient report of number of Emergency Department Visits and number of re-admissions to the hospital within a 6 month time period was measured. Validation data was obtained from the clinical sites.

    Time frame: 6 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System - Pain Interference

    Pain interference is one of the 7 domains of the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS). The PROMIS-29 is the shortest profile, with 4 questions asked for each of 7 domains, plus the single pain intensity item. PROMIS measures are scored on the T-score metric. Each short form is scored separately, yielding a total of 7 domain scores. The T-score rescales the raw score into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10. There is no total score, but each axis forms its own score. Assessing patient perception of pain interference is measured as a 4-item short form scale on the PROMIS-29 survey. Each item is scored from 1-5 with a 1 indicating "not at all" and 5 indicating "very much." The T-Score for the average general population is 50. Higher scores mean more pain interference, thus a worse outcome. A score change of 2-3 points has been reported as clinically meaningful differences.

    Time frame: 6 months

  2. Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Physical Functioning

    Physical Functioning is one of the 7 domains of the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS). The PROMIS-29 is the shortest profile, with 4 questions asked for each of 7 domains, plus the single pain intensity item. PROMIS measures are scored on the T-score metric. Each short form is scored separately, yielding a total of 7 domain scores. The T-score rescales the raw score into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10. There is no total score, but each axis forms its own score. Physical functioning is measured as a 4-item short form subscale on the PROMIS-29 survey. The patients' answers to the Physical Functioning items are scored from 1-5, with a 1 indicating "unable to do" and 5 indicating "without any difficulty." Each subscales forms its own score subscale measures are scored on the T-score metric. High scores indicating better or higher physical functioning

    Time frame: 6 months after intervention

  3. Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Satisfaction With Social Roles

    Ability to participate in social roles and activities is one of the 7 domains of the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS). The PROMIS-29 is the shortest profile, with 4 questions asked for each of 7 domains, plus the single pain intensity item. PROMIS measures are scored on the T-score metric. Each short form is scored separately, yielding a total of 7 domain scores. The T-score rescales the raw score into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10. There is no total score, but each axis forms its own score. Ability to participate in social roles and activities is measured as a 4-item short form subscale on the PROMIS-29 survey. The patients' answers to the PROMIS-29 are scored from 1-5, with a 1 indicating "never" and 5 indicating "always." Each subscales forms its own score subscale measures are scored on the T-score metric. High scores indicating more ability to participate in social roles and activities.

    Time frame: 6 months

  4. Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System- Anxiety

    Anxiety is one of the 7 domains of the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS). The PROMIS-29 is the shortest profile, with 4 questions asked for each of 7 domains, plus the single pain intensity item. PROMIS measures are scored on the T-score metric. Each short form is scored separately, yielding a total of 7 domain scores. The T-score rescales the raw score into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10. There is no total score, but each axis forms its own score. Assessing patient anxiety is measured as a 4-item short form subscale on the PROMIS-29 survey. The patients' answers to the PROMIS-29 are scored from 1-5, with a 1 indicating "never" and 5 indicating "always." Each subscales forms its own score subscale measures are scored on the T-score metric. High scores indicating more anxiety and a worse outcome, and lower scores are indicative of less anxiety and a better outcome.

    Time frame: 6 months

  5. Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Fatigue

    Fatigue is one of the 7 domains of the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS). The PROMIS-29 is the shortest profile, with 4 questions asked for each of 7 domains, plus the single pain intensity item. PROMIS measures are scored on the T-score metric. Each short form is scored separately, yielding a total of 7 domain scores. The T-score rescales the raw score into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10. There is no total score, but each axis forms its own score. Fatigue is measured as a 4-item short form subscale on the PROMIS-29 survey. The patients' answers to the PROMIS-29 are scored from 1-5, with a 1 indicating "not at all" and 5 indicating "very much." Each subscales forms its own score subscale measures are scored on the T-score metric. High scores indicating more fatigue and a worse outcome and lower scores are indicative of less fatigue and a better outcome.

    Time frame: 6 months

  6. Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System- Depression

    Depression is one of the 7 domains of the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS). The PROMIS-29 is the shortest profile, with 4 questions asked for each of 7 domains, plus the single pain intensity item. PROMIS measures are scored on the T-score metric. Each short form is scored separately, yielding a total of 7 domain scores. The T-score rescales the raw score into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10. There is no total score, but each axis forms its own score. Depression is measured as a 4-item short form subscale on the PROMIS-29 survey. The patients' answers to the PROMIS-29 are scored from 1-5, with a 1 indicating "never" and 5 indicating "always." Each subscales forms its own score subscale measures are scored on the T-score metric. High scores indicating more feeling of depression and a worse outcome and lower scores are indicative of less depression and a better outcome.

    Time frame: 6 months

  7. Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Sleep Deprivation

    Sleep disturbance is one of the 7 domains of the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS). The PROMIS-29 is the shortest profile, with 4 questions asked for each of 7 domains, plus the single pain intensity item. PROMIS measures are scored on the T-score metric. Each short form is scored separately, yielding a total of 7 domain scores. The T-score rescales the raw score into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10. There is no total score, but each axis forms its own score. Assessing sleep disturbance is measured as a 4-item short form subscale on the PROMIS-29 survey. The patients' answers to the sleep disturbance domain are scored from 1-5, with a 1 indicating "very good or very much" and 5 indicating "very poor or not at all." High scores indicating more sleep disturbance and a worse outcome, and lower scores are indicative of less sleep disturbance and a better outcome.

    Time frame: 6 months

  8. Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care

    The Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care (PACIC) Survey is a 20-item patient report instrument that assesses patient's receipt of clinical services and actions consistent with the Chronic Care Model. Respondents rate how often they experienced the content described in the item on a 5-point scale ranging from 1 (no or never) to 5 (yes or always). Patients rated the care received from their health care team. The PACIC consists of 5 scales and an overall summary score, each having good internal consistency for brief scales. The five subscales were Patient Activation; Delivery System/ Decision Support; Goal Setting; Problem-solving/Contextual Counseling; and Follow-up/ Coordination. Overall mean summary score (range 1-5) was used in analysis. Higher scores are more positive rating of their receipt of clinical services.

    Time frame: 6 months

  9. Health Related Quality of Life EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D)

    Quality of life was measured by the EuroQol-5 (EQ-5D) and consists of 1 question for each of the 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension has 5 levels: no problems, slight problems, moderate problems, severe problems and extreme problems. Patients indicate their health state for each of the 5 dimensions. The 5 responses give a health state represented by a 5-digit number (for example, 12231) corresponding to response categories reported by patients for the dimensions. Health states are scored to give the EQ-5D-5L index using a scoring algorithm from a value set derived from valuation tasks typically undertaken with general population samples. The five dimensions are combined into a 5-digit number that describes the patient's health state. EQ-5D-5L index scores range from -0.59 to 1, where 1 is the best possible health state. Negative values represent health states perceived as worse than dead, which is equal to 0.

    Time frame: 6 months

  10. EQ-5D Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

    Used alongside the EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D), the EQ visual analog scale (VAS) is a 20 cm VAS "assessing your own health today" with endpoints labeled "Best imaginable health state" (100) and "Worst imaginable health state" (0). EQ VAS scores range from 0 to 100, where 100 is the best possible health state.

    Time frame: 6 months

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Results

Posted Oct 8, 2024

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneGrp 1a Low Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 2a Low Cognition, High ActivationGrp 3aNormal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4a Normal Cognition, High ActivationGrp 1b Low Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 2b Low Cognition, High ActivationGrp 3b Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation
Started3244203630461936
Completed2132203427361933
Not completed11120231003
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject20000001
Withdrew: Did not meet inclusion criteria at hospital discharge9120231002

Outcome measures

PrimaryHealth Care Utilization

Patient report of number of Emergency Department Visits and number of re-admissions to the hospital within a 6 month time period was measured. Validation data was obtained from the clinical sites.

Time frame:
6 months
Reported as:
Number · events
Health Care Utilization
eventsGrp 1a Low Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 2a: Low Cognition, High ActivationGrp 3a: Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4a; Normal Cognition, High ActivationGrp 1b: Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 2b: Low Cognition, High Activation Usual CareGrp 3b: Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care
Emergency Department visits7843513810
Readmissions5786411511
SecondaryPatient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System - Pain Interference

Pain interference is one of the 7 domains of the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS). The PROMIS-29 is the shortest profile, with 4 questions asked for each of 7 domains, plus the single pain intensity item. PROMIS measures are scored on the T-score metric. Each short form is scored separately, yielding a total of 7 domain scores. The T-score rescales the raw score into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10. There is no total score, but each axis forms its own score. Assessing patient perception of pain interference is measured as a 4-item short form scale on the PROMIS-29 survey. Each item is scored from 1-5 with a 1 indicating "not at all" and 5 indicating "very much." The T-Score for the average general population is 50. Higher scores mean more pain interference, thus a worse outcome. A score change of 2-3 points has been reported as clinically meaningful differences.

Time frame:
6 months
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System - Pain Interference
score on a scaleGrp 1a Low Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 2a: Low Cognition, High ActivationGrp 3a: Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4a: Normal Cognition, High ActivationGrp 1b Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 2b Low Cognition, High Activation Usual CareGrp 3b Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System - Pain Interference58.8 ± 9.857.0 ± 11.561.4 ± 10.954.2 ± 8.556.0 ± 11.055.4 ± 11.056.6 ± 10.952.4 ± 9.2
Statistical analysis
  • Grp 1a Low Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 1b Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.463 · Mean difference (final values): 2.8 · 95% CI -4.98 to 10.65
  • Grp 2a: Low Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 2b Low Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.634 · Mean difference (final values): 1.6 · 95% CI -5.23 to 8.49
  • Grp 3a: Normal Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 3b Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.259 · Mean difference (final values): 4.8 · 95% CI -3.74 to 13.32
  • Grp 4a: Normal Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.472 · Mean difference (final values): 1.8 · 95% CI -3.21 to 6.84
SecondaryPatient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Physical Functioning

Physical Functioning is one of the 7 domains of the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS). The PROMIS-29 is the shortest profile, with 4 questions asked for each of 7 domains, plus the single pain intensity item. PROMIS measures are scored on the T-score metric. Each short form is scored separately, yielding a total of 7 domain scores. The T-score rescales the raw score into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10. There is no total score, but each axis forms its own score. Physical functioning is measured as a 4-item short form subscale on the PROMIS-29 survey. The patients' answers to the Physical Functioning items are scored from 1-5, with a 1 indicating "unable to do" and 5 indicating "without any difficulty." Each subscales forms its own score subscale measures are scored on the T-score metric. High scores indicating better or higher physical functioning

Time frame:
6 months after intervention
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Physical Functioning
score on a scaleGrp 1a: Low Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 2a: Low Cognition, High ActivationGrp 3a Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4a: Normal Cognition, High ActivationGrp 1b Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 2b: Low Cognition, High Activation Usual CareGrp 3b Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Physical Functioning39.1 ± 9.242.1 ± 10.236.3 ± 10.443.6 ± 8.641.1 ± 8.143.8 ± 9.240.8 ± 9.444.5 ± 10.6
Statistical analysis
  • Grp 1a: Low Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 1b Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.532 · Mean difference (final values): -2.0 · 95% CI -8.5 to 4.5
  • Grp 2a: Low Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 2b: Low Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.574 · Mean difference (final values): -1.7 · 95% CI -7.5 to 4.2
  • Grp 3a Normal Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 3b Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.254 · Mean difference (final values): -4.5 · 95% CI -12.3 to 3.4
  • Grp 4a: Normal Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.759 · Mean difference (final values): -.9 · 95% CI -6.3 to 4.6
SecondaryPatient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Satisfaction With Social Roles

Ability to participate in social roles and activities is one of the 7 domains of the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS). The PROMIS-29 is the shortest profile, with 4 questions asked for each of 7 domains, plus the single pain intensity item. PROMIS measures are scored on the T-score metric. Each short form is scored separately, yielding a total of 7 domain scores. The T-score rescales the raw score into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10. There is no total score, but each axis forms its own score. Ability to participate in social roles and activities is measured as a 4-item short form subscale on the PROMIS-29 survey. The patients' answers to the PROMIS-29 are scored from 1-5, with a 1 indicating "never" and 5 indicating "always." Each subscales forms its own score subscale measures are scored on the T-score metric. High scores indicating more ability to participate in social roles and activities.

Time frame:
6 months
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Satisfaction With Social Roles
score on a scaleGrp 1a: Low Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 2a: Low Cognition, High ActivationGrp 3a; Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4a: Normal Cognition, High ActivationGrp 1b: Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 2b: Low Cognition, High Activation Usual CareGrp 3b Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Satisfaction With Social Roles49.3 ± 11.349.2 ± 10.743.8 ± 10.550.4 ± 11.144.1 ± 8.450.4 ± 10.943.3 ± 6.552.8 ± 11.1
Statistical analysis
  • Grp 1a: Low Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 1b: Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.153 · Mean difference (final values): 5.2 · 95% CI -2.1 to 12.7
  • Grp 2a: Low Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 2b: Low Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.729 · Mean difference (final values): -1.2 · 95% CI -7.9 to 5.5
  • Grp 3a; Normal Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 3b Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.886 · Mean difference (final values): 0.50 · 95% CI -6.6 to 7.6
  • Grp 4a: Normal Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.446 · Mean difference (final values): -2.4 · 95% CI -8.7 to 3.9
SecondaryPatient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System- Anxiety

Anxiety is one of the 7 domains of the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS). The PROMIS-29 is the shortest profile, with 4 questions asked for each of 7 domains, plus the single pain intensity item. PROMIS measures are scored on the T-score metric. Each short form is scored separately, yielding a total of 7 domain scores. The T-score rescales the raw score into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10. There is no total score, but each axis forms its own score. Assessing patient anxiety is measured as a 4-item short form subscale on the PROMIS-29 survey. The patients' answers to the PROMIS-29 are scored from 1-5, with a 1 indicating "never" and 5 indicating "always." Each subscales forms its own score subscale measures are scored on the T-score metric. High scores indicating more anxiety and a worse outcome, and lower scores are indicative of less anxiety and a better outcome.

Time frame:
6 months
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System- Anxiety
score on a scaleGrp 1a: Low Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 2a: Low Cognition, High ActivationGrp 3a: Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4a: Normal Cognition, High ActivationGrp 1b: Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 2b: Low Cognition, High Activation Usual CareGrp 3b Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System- Anxiety54.0 ± 12.751.0 ± 7.853.5 ± 11.746.6 ± 9.151.3 ± 9.846.8 ± 10.153.1 ± 10.748.1 ± 7.7
Statistical analysis
  • Grp 1a: Low Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 1b: Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.521 · Mean difference (final values): 2.7 · 95% CI -5.7 to 11.1
  • Grp 2a: Low Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 2b: Low Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.146 · Mean difference (final values): 4.2 · 95% CI -1.5 to 9.5
  • Grp 3a: Normal Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 3b Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.926 · Mean difference (final values): -0.40 · 95% CI -8.5 to 9.3
  • Grp 4a: Normal Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.526 · Mean difference (final values): -1.5 · 95% CI -6.4 to 3.3
SecondaryPatient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Fatigue

Fatigue is one of the 7 domains of the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS). The PROMIS-29 is the shortest profile, with 4 questions asked for each of 7 domains, plus the single pain intensity item. PROMIS measures are scored on the T-score metric. Each short form is scored separately, yielding a total of 7 domain scores. The T-score rescales the raw score into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10. There is no total score, but each axis forms its own score. Fatigue is measured as a 4-item short form subscale on the PROMIS-29 survey. The patients' answers to the PROMIS-29 are scored from 1-5, with a 1 indicating "not at all" and 5 indicating "very much." Each subscales forms its own score subscale measures are scored on the T-score metric. High scores indicating more fatigue and a worse outcome and lower scores are indicative of less fatigue and a better outcome.

Time frame:
6 months
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Fatigue
score on a scaleGrp 1a Low Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 2a Low Cognition, High ActivationGrp 3a Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4 Normal Cognition, High ActivationGrp 1b Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 2b Low Cognition, High Activation Usual CareGrp 3b Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Fatigue54.8 ± 10.954.3 ± 11.056.7 ± 12.250.5 ± 10.555.9 ± 10.549.3 ± 11.259.1 ± 8.548.0 ± 8.3
Statistical analysis
  • Grp 1a Low Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 1b Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.776 · Mean difference (final values): -1.1 · 95% CI -9.2 to 6.9
  • Grp 2a Low Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 2b Low Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.135 · Mean difference (final values): 5.0 · 95% CI -1.6 to 11.7
  • Grp 3a Normal Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 3b Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.556 · Mean difference (final values): -2.4 · 95% CI -10.9 to 6.0
  • Grp 4 Normal Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.361 · Mean difference (final values): 2.5 · 95% CI -2.9 to 7.9
SecondaryPatient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System- Depression

Depression is one of the 7 domains of the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS). The PROMIS-29 is the shortest profile, with 4 questions asked for each of 7 domains, plus the single pain intensity item. PROMIS measures are scored on the T-score metric. Each short form is scored separately, yielding a total of 7 domain scores. The T-score rescales the raw score into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10. There is no total score, but each axis forms its own score. Depression is measured as a 4-item short form subscale on the PROMIS-29 survey. The patients' answers to the PROMIS-29 are scored from 1-5, with a 1 indicating "never" and 5 indicating "always." Each subscales forms its own score subscale measures are scored on the T-score metric. High scores indicating more feeling of depression and a worse outcome and lower scores are indicative of less depression and a better outcome.

Time frame:
6 months
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System- Depression
score on a scaleGrp 1a Low Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 2a Low Cognition, High ActivationGrp 3a Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4a Normal Cognition, High ActivationGrp 1b Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 2b Low Cognition, High Activation Usual CareGrp 3b Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System- Depression55.2 ± 10.950.5 ± 10.454.4 ± 11.049.4 ± 9.152.6 ± 12.947.4 ± 10.153.3 ± 8.248.7 ± 8.0
Statistical analysis
  • Grp 1a Low Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 1b Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.564 · Mean difference (final values): 2.6 · 95% CI -6.4 to 11.6
  • Grp 2a Low Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 2b Low Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.307 · Mean difference (final values): 3.1 · 95% CI -3.0 to 9.3
  • Grp 3a Normal Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 3b Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.768 · Mean difference (final values): 1.1 · 95% CI -6.7 to 8.9
  • Grp 4a Normal Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.785 · Mean difference (final values): 0.7 · 95% CI -4.2 to 5.5
SecondaryPatient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Sleep Deprivation

Sleep disturbance is one of the 7 domains of the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS). The PROMIS-29 is the shortest profile, with 4 questions asked for each of 7 domains, plus the single pain intensity item. PROMIS measures are scored on the T-score metric. Each short form is scored separately, yielding a total of 7 domain scores. The T-score rescales the raw score into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation (SD) of 10. There is no total score, but each axis forms its own score. Assessing sleep disturbance is measured as a 4-item short form subscale on the PROMIS-29 survey. The patients' answers to the sleep disturbance domain are scored from 1-5, with a 1 indicating "very good or very much" and 5 indicating "very poor or not at all." High scores indicating more sleep disturbance and a worse outcome, and lower scores are indicative of less sleep disturbance and a better outcome.

Time frame:
6 months
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Sleep Deprivation
score on a scaleGrp 1a Low Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 2a Low Cognition, High ActivationGrp 3a Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4a Normal Cognition, High ActivationGrp 1b Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 2b Low Cognition, High Activation Usual CareGrp 3b Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 4b High Cognition, High Activation Usual Care
Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System-Sleep Deprivation50.1 ± 9.351.5 ± 10.753.5 ± 9.148.4 ± 10.350.5 ± 9.646.9 ± 11.752.4 ± 9.746.6 ± 9.2
Statistical analysis
  • Grp 1a Low Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 1b Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.917 · Mean difference (final values): -0.40 · 95% CI -7.5 to 6.8
  • Grp 2a Low Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 2b Low Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.181 · Mean difference (final values): 4.6 · 95% CI -2.2 to 11.3
  • Grp 3a Normal Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 3b Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.772 · Mean difference (final values): 1.1 · 95% CI -6.3 to 8.3
  • Grp 4a Normal Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 4b High Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.526 · Mean difference (final values): 1.8 · 95% CI -3.8 to 7.3
SecondaryPatient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care

The Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care (PACIC) Survey is a 20-item patient report instrument that assesses patient's receipt of clinical services and actions consistent with the Chronic Care Model. Respondents rate how often they experienced the content described in the item on a 5-point scale ranging from 1 (no or never) to 5 (yes or always). Patients rated the care received from their health care team. The PACIC consists of 5 scales and an overall summary score, each having good internal consistency for brief scales. The five subscales were Patient Activation; Delivery System/ Decision Support; Goal Setting; Problem-solving/Contextual Counseling; and Follow-up/ Coordination. Overall mean summary score (range 1-5) was used in analysis. Higher scores are more positive rating of their receipt of clinical services.

Time frame:
6 months
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care
score on a scaleGrp 1a Low Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 2a Low Cognition, High ActivationGrp 3a Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4a Normal Cognition, High ActivationGrp 1b Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 2b Low Cognition, High Activation Usual CareGrp 3b Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care
Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care2.9 ± 1.22.9 ± 1.02.5 ± 1.03.0 ± 1.02.8 ± 1.13.2 ± .92.5 ± 1.02.6 ± .9
Statistical analysis
  • Grp 1a Low Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 1b Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.872 · Mean difference (final values): .1 · 95% CI -.8 to .9
  • Grp 2a Low Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 2b Low Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.387 · Mean difference (final values): -.3 · 95% CI -.87 to .34
  • Grp 3a Normal Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 3b Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.916 · Mean difference (final values): 0 · 95% CI -.37 to .81
  • Grp 4a Normal Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.189 · Mean difference (final values): .4 · 95% CI -.19 to .94
SecondaryHealth Related Quality of Life EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D)

Quality of life was measured by the EuroQol-5 (EQ-5D) and consists of 1 question for each of the 5 dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension has 5 levels: no problems, slight problems, moderate problems, severe problems and extreme problems. Patients indicate their health state for each of the 5 dimensions. The 5 responses give a health state represented by a 5-digit number (for example, 12231) corresponding to response categories reported by patients for the dimensions. Health states are scored to give the EQ-5D-5L index using a scoring algorithm from a value set derived from valuation tasks typically undertaken with general population samples. The five dimensions are combined into a 5-digit number that describes the patient's health state. EQ-5D-5L index scores range from -0.59 to 1, where 1 is the best possible health state. Negative values represent health states perceived as worse than dead, which is equal to 0.

Time frame:
6 months
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Health Related Quality of Life EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D)
score on a scaleGrp 1a Low Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 2a Low Cognition, High ActivationGrp 3a Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4a Normal Cognition, High ActivationGrp 1b Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 2b Low Cognition, High Activation Usual CareGrp 3b Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care
Health Related Quality of Life EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D)0.68 ± 0.240.76 ± 0.140.65 ± 0.170.80 ± 0.090.72 ± 0.200.77 ± 0.190.76 ± 0.080.80 ± 0.11
Statistical analysis
  • Grp 1a Low Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 1b Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.627 · Mean difference (final values): -.04 · 95% CI -.21 to .13
  • Grp 2a Low Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 2b Low Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.840 · Mean difference (final values): -.01 · 95% CI -.11 to .09
  • Grp 3a Normal Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 3b Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.049 · Mean difference (final values): -.11 · 95% CI -.22 to -.00
  • Grp 4a Normal Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.952 · Mean difference (final values): 0 · 95% CI -.06 to .06
SecondaryEQ-5D Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Used alongside the EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D), the EQ visual analog scale (VAS) is a 20 cm VAS "assessing your own health today" with endpoints labeled "Best imaginable health state" (100) and "Worst imaginable health state" (0). EQ VAS scores range from 0 to 100, where 100 is the best possible health state.

Time frame:
6 months
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
EQ-5D Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
score on a scaleGrp 1a Low Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 2a: Low Cognition, High ActivationGrp 3a: Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4a; Normal Cognition, High ActivationGrp 1b: Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 2b: Low Cognition, High Activation Usual CareGrp 3b: Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care
EQ-5D Visual Analog Scale (VAS)68.2 ± 28.367.2 ± 27.262.4 ± 23.073.5 ± 18.361.3 ± 19.679.0 ± 17.372.9 ± 13.477.2 ± 13.0
Statistical analysis
  • Grp 1a Low Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 1b: Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = .436 · Mean difference (final values): 6.9 · 95% CI -11.07 to 25.00
  • Grp 2a: Low Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 2b: Low Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = .088 · Mean difference (final values): -11.8 · 95% CI -25.24 to 1.80
  • Grp 3a: Normal Cognition, Low Activation vs Grp 3b: Normal Cognition, Low Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.169 · Median difference (final values): -10.5 · 95% CI -25.86 to 4.77
  • Grp 4a; Normal Cognition, High Activation vs Grp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual Care · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.416 · Mean difference (final values): -3.7 · 95% CI -12.79 to 5.37

Adverse events

Collected over 6 months. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Grp 1a Low Cognition, Low Activation0/21 (0%)0/21 (0%)0/21 (0%)
Grp 2a Low Cognition, High Activation0/32 (0%)0/32 (0%)0/32 (0%)
Grp 3a Normal Cognition, Low Activation0/20 (0%)0/20 (0%)0/20 (0%)
Grp 4a Normal Cognition, High Activation0/34 (0%)0/34 (0%)0/34 (0%)
Grp 1b Low Cognition, Low Activation0/27 (0%)0/27 (0%)0/27 (0%)
Grp 2b Low Cognition, High Activation0/36 (0%)0/36 (0%)0/36 (0%)
Grp 3b Normal Cognition, Low Activation0/19 (0%)0/19 (0%)0/19 (0%)
Grp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation0/33 (0%)0/33 (0%)0/33 (0%)

Baseline characteristics

Intent to treat analysis was completed on all patients that met inclusion criteria at discharge from the hospital.

Age, Categorical
Age, Categorical(Participants)Grp 1a Low Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 2a Low Cognition, High ActivationGrp 3a Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4a Normal Cognition, High ActivationGrp 1b Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 2b Low Cognition, High Activation Usual CareGrp 3b Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual CareTotal
<=18 years000000000
Between 18 and 65 years915132513151022122
>=65 years1217791421911100
Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Grp 1a Low Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 2a Low Cognition, High ActivationGrp 3a Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4a Normal Cognition, High ActivationGrp 1b Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 2b Low Cognition, High Activation Usual CareGrp 3b Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual CareTotal
Mean65.2 ± 14.364.3 ± 13.855.9 ± 13.356.6 ± 14.766.1 ± 16.763.4 ± 16.159.3 ± 16.259.3 ± 13.361.3 ± 15.1
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Grp 1a Low Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 2a Low Cognition, High ActivationGrp 3a Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4a Normal Cognition, High ActivationGrp 1b Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 2b Low Cognition, High Activation Usual CareGrp 3b Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual CareTotal
Female1721102510181317131
Male411109171861691
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(Participants)Grp 1a Low Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 2a Low Cognition, High ActivationGrp 3a Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4a Normal Cognition, High ActivationGrp 1b Low Cognition, Low Activation Usual CareGrp 2b Low Cognition, High Activation Usual CareGrp 3b Normal Cognition, Low ActivationGrp 4b Normal Cognition, High Activation Usual CareTotal
United States2132203427361933222
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Study locations

1 site
  • Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center
    Lincoln, Nebraska 68510, United States
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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Oct 8, 2024, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT02045147
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jan 24, 2014
Start date
Oct 1, 2013
Primary completion
Dec 1, 2014
Completion
Dec 1, 2014
Results posted
Oct 8, 2024
Last update
Oct 8, 2024

Study contacts

Lani M Zimmerman, PhD
principal investigator · University of Nebraska

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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