Decision Support for Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byJoy Chang, MD, MS

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of Michigan

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The study team is conducting this project to learn more about how patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) like to use and receive educational materials about treatment options and treatment decision making. This study will assess the efficacy of a decision support intervention to make decisions about treatment and disease management for patients with EoE and will assess the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention to inform future R01-level studies. The study team hypothesize that deploying the intervention will be feasible, and it will demonstrate high acceptability among EoE patients. Additionally, that patients that use the intervention (vs general education about EoE) will report greater treatment knowledge, increased readiness to choose a therapy, adherence to therapy, and follow-up.

Research Team

Joy Chang, MD, MS

Principal Investigator

University of Michigan

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) or Non-erosive Reflux Disease who are interested in learning about treatment options. Participants should be willing to use educational materials and make decisions regarding their treatment.

Inclusion Criteria

Able to speak and read English

I am over 18 and have an upcoming appointment at UM for EoE.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients that are terminally ill

Patients that do not have an email address or reliable access to the internet

Prisoners and institutionalized individuals due to logistical limitations for use of a web app and follow-up interactions in these populations

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Patient-Centered Decision Support (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study compares a decision support tool designed to help patients understand and manage EoE treatments against general education materials. It aims to see if the tool increases knowledge, readiness for therapy choice, adherence, and follow-up.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Decision support tool groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Tailored educational materials

Group II: General education control groupActive Control1 Intervention

General educational materials