Clinical Trials Logo

Clinical Trial Summary

The European Union's Horizon 2020 project issued a Call for Action [1] in December 2013 to design, develop, disseminate and evaluate new IT technologies for use in integrative treatment processes, with emphasis on complex adult patient. Assuta Hospital submitted a proposal for this call, as part of a broad consortium of 10 participants from various European countries.

The CONNECARE consortium has formulated a general model for integrative treatment, and is currently in the technological development stages, to create a smart (supportive decision) and adaptive system that supports integrative treatment processes both in the hospital and in the community for personalized treatment in complex chronic patients. The development includes a significant integrative component of self-care management by the patient and / or the primary caregiver.

Following the completion of the technological development, clinical trials will be held in four organizations throughout Europe - Assuta Hospital in Ashdod in cooperation with the Maccabi community in Ashdod, two centers in Catalonia and the Groningen region in the Netherlands. The purpose of the studies is to assess the impact of the implementation of the model, processes and digital tools that will be built during the project.


Clinical Trial Description

The intervention in this study consists of three parts:

1. Empowering the patient to self-manage his or her health by using applications for smart devices.

2. Intensive pre-habilitation plan with close monitoring during the month prior to surgery.

3. Integrative treatment in the community, which includes a close followup with a coordinating nurse for three months after discharge from the hospital.

The study protocol:

1. Recruitment of participants after scheduling a major elective surgery, explanation of the study and signing the consent form.

2. Evaluation process for the patient, using valid questionnaires, in order to determine the baseline level at the entrance to the study.

3. Distribution of research kit and related accessories and training.

4. Close monitoring during pre habilitation plan for a month prior to surgery.

5. Reassessment of the patient after the surgery and before discharge from the hospital.

6. Close monitoring during three months in the community after discharge from the hospital and use of the research kit.

7. Reassessment of the patient at the exit of the study. ;


Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


NCT number NCT03327246
Study type Interventional
Source Assuta Medical Center
Contact Reut Ron, M.SC
Phone +972-542240225
Email Reutro@assuta.co.il
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date February 1, 2018
Completion date February 1, 2019

See also
  Status Clinical Trial Phase
Completed NCT03153644 - Improving Contraceptive Care for Women With Medical Conditions
Recruiting NCT06058754 - Group-based [ADAPT] Versus One-to-one [Usual] Occupational Therapy (Go:OT Trial) N/A
Completed NCT04082585 - Total Health Improvement Program Research Project
Recruiting NCT05558085 - Biomarker Cost-Benefit Analysis of EFNEP N/A
Completed NCT04037436 - Functional Exercise and Nutrition Education Program for Older Adults N/A
Not yet recruiting NCT05622422 - A Chronic Disease Self Care Management Pilot Study N/A
Not yet recruiting NCT06016101 - Usefulness of the Medissimo Nurse Application for Supporting Medication Compliance in Elderly People With Chronic Polypathologies
Not yet recruiting NCT04954209 - Comparative Study in Long-term Commitment to Physical Activity After Two Different Resumption Programs
Not yet recruiting NCT04090593 - Chronic Disease Mobile Educational Experience N/A
Not yet recruiting NCT03628963 - Optimizing Patient Usability Experience for Chronic Care N/A
Completed NCT02390570 - Incorporating Patient Capacity Into the Clinical Landscape N/A
Completed NCT02072941 - Preparing Spanish-speaking Older Adults for Advance Care Planning and Medical Decision Making (PREPARE) N/A
Completed NCT02017262 - Group Self-Management of Depression and Medical Illness N/A
Terminated NCT02115971 - Jumping Exercises Approach in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability N/A
Completed NCT01933789 - Improving Communication About Serious Illness N/A
Completed NCT02292940 - Consumer Health IT Tools: Impact on Experience, Access, and Outcomes for Patients With Complex Chronic Conditions
Completed NCT02307929 - Evaluation of Quality of Care - Nurse Allied Health Clinic Programme, HA N/A
Completed NCT01458184 - Study of PhoneCare System to Treat Patients With Chronic Diseases N/A
Completed NCT00380536 - Medical Self-Management for Improving Health Behavior Among Individuals in Community Mental Health Settings N/A
Completed NCT00333710 - Evaluating a Telehealth Treatment for Veterans With Hepatitis C and PTSD N/A