Testing Online Health Surveys Shared With Heart Doctors in Routine Care
Tests online symptom surveys shared with doctors for adults with heart disease.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Implementing Individualized Patient Reported Outcome Measures in Routine Care of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
Key facts
- Where
- Calgary, CanadaSee the 2 sites
Where in Canada
- Cumming School of Medicine, University of CalgaryCalgary, CanadaTaking people
- Department of Medicine, University of AlbertaCalgary, CanadaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Calgary
- Trial code
- NCT06164457
- Record updated
- 14 May 2026
- Original description
Investigators recently developed the APPROACH electronic patient reported outcome (ePROM) Survey and Clinician Report tools to collect individual results from online quality of life and health status surveys for patients with coronary heart disease, and report them back to their treating clinicians. This pilot interventional study uses a pre-post design to assess whether implementing the ePROM system into routine care is feasible and acceptable to patients and physicians, and to inform feasibility for a larger clinical trial. Specifically, the investigators aim to evaluate use of the ePROM Patient Survey and Clinician Report among eligible outpatients with known or suspected coronary artery disease and their cardiologists. Additionally, the investigators aim to determine if the use of the APPROACH ePROMs Clinician Report in routine medical encounters is acceptable (based on administrative burden, ease of use, and time required) to patients and clinicians, and supports effective communication for management of symptoms of coronary artery disease.Read full original descriptionShow less
Implementing Individualized Patient Reported Outcome Measures in Routine Care of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: a Pilot Study
Investigators recently developed the APPROACH electronic patient reported outcome (ePROM) Survey and Clinician Report tools to collect individual results from online quality of life and health status surveys for patients with coronary heart disease, and report them back to their treating clinicians. This pilot interventional study uses a pre-post design to assess whether implementing the ePROM system into routine care is feasible and acceptable to patients and physicians, and to inform feasibility for a larger clinical trial. Specifically, the investigators aim to evaluate use of the ePROM Patient Survey and Clinician Report among eligible outpatients with known or suspected coronary artery disease and their cardiologists. Additionally, the investigators aim to determine if the use of the APPROACH ePROMs Clinician Report in routine medical encounters is acceptable (based on administrative burden, ease of use, and time required) to patients and clinicians, and supports effective communication for management of symptoms of coronary artery disease.
Exclusion: N/A, all inclusion criteria must be met to participate; Physician Inclusion Criteria: We will recruit 4 cardiologists to participate, 2 each from Alberta Health Services Edmonton and Calgary zones, including both academic and community practice settings. To be eligible, cardiologists will need to have an active outpatient practice including moderate to high volumes of patients being assessed and managed for coronary artery disease, and to be willing to commit to participating in all aspects of the study.
Patient Inclusion Criteria:; age at least 40 years; either (i) known coronary artery disease (defined as a history of myocardial infarction, percutaneous or surgical coronary revascularization, or documentation of obstructive coronary artery disease on previous invasive or CT angiography) or (ii) suspected coronary artery disease (defined as stable angina or anginal equivalent symptoms) as the reason for referral to a cardiologist; Able to communicate in English or be willing to have an English-speaking family member or friend assist with survey completion; Access to the internet, valid email address, and a web-enabled device, for survey completion; Upcoming outpatient visit with a study cardiologist in the next 14-28 day.