ED-TREAT for Eating Disorders

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byAmbrose H. Wong, (203) 737-2489

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Yale University

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests ED-TREAT, a new tool in electronic health records that helps doctors in emergency rooms manage patient behavior. It focuses on patients at risk of becoming agitated and uses data to guide doctors in preventing agitation. The study aims to see if this tool can improve care quality and resource use.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 who might be at risk of psychomotor agitation or behavioral disorders. Participants should not need physical restraints upon arrival, must be alert and calm, speak English well enough to converse, and can verbally agree to join the study.

Inclusion Criteria

Able to provide verbal consent.

You are considered to be at risk of becoming agitated, as determined by ED-TREAT.

You have a score of "4" on a scale that measures how alert and active you are.

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Exclusion Criteria

You are not under a physical restraint order within 30 minutes of arrival, unless it is for protecting medical equipment.

Treatment Details

Interventions

ED-TREAT (Behavioural Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe ED-TREAT approach is being tested against usual care methods to see if it's acceptable, can be followed as intended (fidelity), and works well in practice (feasibility) for early detection and treatment of agitation.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: ED-TREATExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

EHR-embedded clinical decision support (CDS) tool designed to overcome the challenges to risk assessment and suggest pre-emptive use of behavioral techniques in the emergency setting.

Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention