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Enhanced invitation methods to increase uptake of NHS health checks: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
DiscussionThe research will provide evidence on whether asking individuals to complete a preliminary questionnaire, by using the QBE, is effective in increasing uptake of Health Checks and whether an incentive alters questionnaire return rates as well as uptake of Health Checks. The trial interventions can be readily translated into routine service delivery if they are shown to be cost-effective.Trial registration: Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN42856343. Date registered: 21.03.2013.
Source: Trials - August 30, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Alice ForsterCaroline BurgessLisa McDermottAlison WrightHiten DodhiaMark ConnerJane MillerCaroline RudisillVictoria CorneliusMartin Gulliford Source Type: research

AUtomated Risk Assessment for Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation (AURAS-AF) - an automated software system to promote anticoagulation and reduce stroke risk: study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial
DiscussionAURAS-AF will investigate whether a simple intervention, using electronic primary care records, can improve OAC uptake in a high risk group for stroke. Given previous concerns about safety, especially surrounding inappropriate prescribing, we will also examine whether electronic reminders safely impact care in this clinical area.Trial registration: ISRCTN 55722437
Source: Trials - November 13, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tim HoltDavid FitzmauriceTom MarshallMatthew FayNadeem QureshiAndrew DaltonF HobbsDaniel LassersonKaren KearleyJenny HislopJing Jin Source Type: research

RApid Primary care Initiation of Drug treatment for Transient Ischaemic Attack (RAPID-TIA): study protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial
DiscussionThis pilot study will be used to estimate key parameters that are needed to design the main study and to estimate the accuracy of primary care diagnosis of TIA. The planned follow-on trial will have important implications for the initial management of people with suspected TIA.Trial registration: ISRCTN62019087
Source: Trials - July 2, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Duncan EdwardsKate FletcherRachel DellerRichard McManusDaniel LassersonMatthew GilesDon SimsJohn NorrieGraham McGuireSimon CohnFiona WhittleVicky HobbsChristopher WeirJonathan Mant Source Type: research

The NAILED stroke risk factor trial (Nurse based Age independent Intervention to Limit Evolution of Disease after stroke): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
This study started in January 2010 and the first results are expected at the end of 2013.DiscussionThis study will test the hypothesis that a nurse-led, long-term follow-up after stroke with a focus on reaching set treatment goals as soon as possible, is an effective secondary preventive method. If proven effective, this method could be implemented in general practice at a low cost.Trial registration: Current Controlled Trials ISRCTN23868518
Source: Trials - January 5, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Thomas MooeLisa BergströmAnna-Lotta IrewallJoachim Ögren Source Type: research