Environmental Enhancements for Healthcare Facility Imaging Experience

Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byMichael V Knopp, MD, PhD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: N/A

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Cincinnati

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this study is to assess subjects' perceptions of environmental conditions and their preferences, and to expose subjects to varied environmental conditions as well as to assess their perception and feedback to these conditions. Another aim of this study is to explore potential patterns, factors of influence, and factors of reference in relation to the objectively assessed quality of the imagining examination and/or the perception of the patient. Finally, another aim of this study is to explore the feasibility of innovative biofeedback response capturing methodologies and technologies to guide the design of specific clinical investigations or trials.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for staff, volunteers, and patients over 18 at the Ohio State University who can consent to participate. Patients must have an imaging study scheduled at Wright Center. It excludes prisoners, non-English speakers, and those unable to consent without a guardian.

Exclusion Criteria

I am unable to give informed consent and do not have a legal guardian to do so for me.

I cannot communicate in English.

Treatment Details

The study tests how different environmental factors like sound, light, smell, vibration, and voice activation in healthcare facilities affect patient experience and imaging quality. It also evaluates new biofeedback technologies for future clinical trials.

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Staff populationExperimental Treatment5 Interventions

Staff participants who work in imaging-related healthcare environments will complete survey tools regarding their perception and preference of environmental factors and/or will participate in environmental experiences and provide feedback.

Group II: Patient populationExperimental Treatment5 Interventions

Patient participants will complete a survey tool and either participate in specific environmental experience testing or may be exposed to an environmental experience during the imaging examination. The imaging exam will be assessed in regard to quality factors such as motion artifacts as an indicator of being relaxed during the examination.

Group III: Healthy volunteer populationExperimental Treatment5 Interventions

Healthy volunteer participants will have one of two options for participation: 1. completion of an electronic survey tool to assess the perception and preference of environmental factors (virtual participation) 2. completion of the above survey and participation in environmental experiences and providing feedback about their experience (physical participation)