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Remote Home Prothrombin Time (PT)/International Normalized Ratio (INR) Monitoring and Patient Management System (vMetrics-AMS)

Primary Purpose

Venous Thromboembolism

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
vMetrics protocol
Sponsored by
ZIN Technologies, Inc.
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Venous Thromboembolism focused on measuring Systemic embolic events, Thromboembolic Complications with Atrial Fibrillation, Prophylaxis with Atrial Fibrillation, Mechanical Cardiac Valve Replacement

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 80 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ages 18-80 years
  • Requires long-term oral anticoagulation therapy for one of the following indications:

    • Venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism)
    • Arterial thromboembolic event(s)
    • Atrial fibrillation
    • Mechanical heart valve
  • INR goal set at 2-3 by supervising physician
  • Subject has been followed in the Vascular Medicine Coumadin program for at least 3 months
  • No INR values > 7, and no major thrombotic or bleeding complications within the preceding 3 months of follow-up in the Coumadin program.
  • Subject has been compliant with INR monitoring during period of enrollment in the Vascular Medicine Coumadin program.
  • Physically able and willing to perform finger stick INR measurements on self
  • Able to use the hand-held monitoring device and have adequate vision to read information on the device screen

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Inability to speak and read English
  • Anticipated interruption in anticoagulation within the next 6 months (e.g., for elective major surgery, pregnancy)
  • Cognitive impairment which makes ability to perform necessary procedures related to the remote home monitoring device unlikely

Sites / Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic main campus

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

Home/Standard

Standard/Home

Arm Description

all participants recieved vMetric protocol at home and in clinical setting, in this ARM the standard protocol was at home first then in clinic INR and interaction with a care giver.

all participants recieved vMetric protocol at home and in clinical setting, in this ARM the standard protocol was an in clinic INR and interaction with a care giver, then the Home protocol was as described.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Time Spent Per PT/INR Monitoring Encounter
minutes spent measuring coagulation time of blood on standard versus home protocol

Secondary Outcome Measures

Change in Quality of Life - Based on Quality of Life Scores PSQ-18 (Short Form Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire) Duke Anticoagulation Satisfaction Scale SF-12 (Short Form 12 Version 2) Quality of Life Questionnaire
we are interested in the relative measure of quality of life by comparing quality of life measures through use of PSQ-18 and other measures listed. Higher scores indicate a better quality of life.

Full Information

First Posted
September 15, 2009
Last Updated
March 20, 2013
Sponsor
ZIN Technologies, Inc.
Collaborators
The Cleveland Clinic
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00978445
Brief Title
Remote Home Prothrombin Time (PT)/International Normalized Ratio (INR) Monitoring and Patient Management System
Acronym
vMetrics-AMS
Official Title
Use of a Novel Remote Home PT/INR-monitoring Device for Long-Term Anticoagulation Management
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
March 2013
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
September 2009 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
August 2010 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
August 2010 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
ZIN Technologies, Inc.
Collaborators
The Cleveland Clinic

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Long-term anticoagulation is indicated in patients for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of the thromboembolic complications associated with atrial fibrillation and/or mechanical cardiac valve replacement, prevention or treatment of venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism), to prevent thromboembolic events post-myocardial infarction, and in patients with systemic embolic events. Currently the only approved oral medication for anticoagulation is warfarin (Coumadin, Bristol-Myers Squibb and generic warfarin. Dosage is controlled by periodic determinations of the prothrombin time (PT)/International Normalized Ratio (INR). Under treatment may lead to venous or arterial thrombotic events or stroke, while over treatment may lead to major bleeding and even death. Patients require frequent INR monitoring to maintain a therapeutic level of anticoagulation. The therapeutic INR range varies by clinical indication, most commonly an INR 2-3 goal, but ranging from 1.5-4.0. Bleeding complications are more likely to occur above an INR value of 4.0. The vMetrics - Anticoagulation Management System is a remote patient management solution for Oral Anticoagulation Care patients. This system provides confirmation of patient question and testing protocols as well as virtual patient management care capability for dosage and patient scheduling. This trial will provide end points to ascertain efficiency against standard care protocol and confirm equivalent care standards.
Detailed Description
The creation of optimal devices for patient self-testing protocols for anticoagulation management is an area of active medical research. The current pilot study represents the initial step in the development of a new customized device for this purpose, the vMetrics - Anticoagulation Monitoring System. The v-Metrics Anticoagulation Monitoring System (vMetrics AMS) is defined by: 1. A PT/INR home monitoring unit which interfaces to FDA approved PT/INR home monitors such as the Hemosense INRatio device, and 2. an anticoagulation clinic patient management application which manages patient communications, database of prior test results, testing schedules, and communication to an EMR. The INR home-monitoring system to be tested in this study will address several of the limitations of currently available technologies and practices for standard and home INR self-testing. The proposed project will develop a self-testing device that maximizes safety and efficiency for both the patient and the health care provider. The monitoring device (vMetrics) allows the wireless transmission of the INR result from an approved home INR measuring monitoring device (ex:HemoSense - INRatio) to a secure database in a health care provider staffed anticoagulation clinic. The device will also collect yes/no responses to a set of standard questions from the subject to assure patient safety and determine optimal Coumadin dosing. Upon receipt of the patient data, the Coumadin provider can review the INR result and responses to the questions and use standard Coumadin dosing protocols and clinical judgment to transmit dosing instructions back to the patient through the device. A calendar schedule of dosing until the next scheduled INR check will be transmitted to the patient. In certain instances (i.e., high INR > 5), the device will transmit instructions to call the Coumadin clinic. The subject will confirm receipt of the Coumadin dose sent to him/her by pressing a button on the device (which transmits the confirmation back to the database). This process may reduce inconvenience to the subject, the INR value is reported directly from the device reducing the possibility of error, two-way communication is wireless and will reduce the need for telephone contact, thus potentially saving health care provider and patient time. In addition, the data from the encounter will be available in a form that can be entered into the patient's electronic medical record. The patient will enter data into the device using a 4-digit passcode that will allow for security of data. In addition to coordinating INR transmission through the home INR device, a customized database will provide a platform for the anticoagulation clinic patient management application (Wireless Home Coumadin clinic). This platform which will organize the workflow of the Coumadin provider to more easily determine which patients are due (or overdue) for monitoring, and which patients have transmitted an INR value and questionnaire and are awaiting a response.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Venous Thromboembolism
Keywords
Systemic embolic events, Thromboembolic Complications with Atrial Fibrillation, Prophylaxis with Atrial Fibrillation, Mechanical Cardiac Valve Replacement

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Crossover Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
25 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Home/Standard
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
all participants recieved vMetric protocol at home and in clinical setting, in this ARM the standard protocol was at home first then in clinic INR and interaction with a care giver.
Arm Title
Standard/Home
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
all participants recieved vMetric protocol at home and in clinical setting, in this ARM the standard protocol was an in clinic INR and interaction with a care giver, then the Home protocol was as described.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
vMetrics protocol
Intervention Description
use vmetrics protocol and device or use standard in clinic monitoring
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Time Spent Per PT/INR Monitoring Encounter
Description
minutes spent measuring coagulation time of blood on standard versus home protocol
Time Frame
Once per week during 12 week study
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in Quality of Life - Based on Quality of Life Scores PSQ-18 (Short Form Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire) Duke Anticoagulation Satisfaction Scale SF-12 (Short Form 12 Version 2) Quality of Life Questionnaire
Description
we are interested in the relative measure of quality of life by comparing quality of life measures through use of PSQ-18 and other measures listed. Higher scores indicate a better quality of life.
Time Frame
During study vist number 2 after 12 week study period, repeated after second study 12 week period study visit #3

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
80 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Ages 18-80 years Requires long-term oral anticoagulation therapy for one of the following indications: Venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism) Arterial thromboembolic event(s) Atrial fibrillation Mechanical heart valve INR goal set at 2-3 by supervising physician Subject has been followed in the Vascular Medicine Coumadin program for at least 3 months No INR values > 7, and no major thrombotic or bleeding complications within the preceding 3 months of follow-up in the Coumadin program. Subject has been compliant with INR monitoring during period of enrollment in the Vascular Medicine Coumadin program. Physically able and willing to perform finger stick INR measurements on self Able to use the hand-held monitoring device and have adequate vision to read information on the device screen Exclusion Criteria: Inability to speak and read English Anticipated interruption in anticoagulation within the next 6 months (e.g., for elective major surgery, pregnancy) Cognitive impairment which makes ability to perform necessary procedures related to the remote home monitoring device unlikely
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Heather Gornik, M.D.
Organizational Affiliation
The Cleveland Clinic
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Cleveland Clinic main campus
City
Cleveland
State/Province
Ohio
ZIP/Postal Code
44195
Country
United States

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