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NCT Number: NCT05659004

Referrals for CLTI: Qualitative Study

The goal of this qualitative study is to explore the experiences of patients who have been diagnosed with chronic limb-threatening ischaemia (CLTI). The main questions it aims to answer are:

* What are the perceptions and experiences of patients between first symptom of CLTI and vascular surgery assessment * What is important to patients during this process.

Participants will be interviewed and their words analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia Arterial Occlusive Diseases Arteriosclerosis Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular Diseases Chronic Disease Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia Disease Attributes Ischemia Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Peripheral Arterial Disease Peripheral Vascular Diseases Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year–120 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Cambridge, Cambd, United Kingdom

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About this study

There are delays at every stage of the patient journey from developing chronic limb-threatening ischaemia (CLTI) to treatment, associated with poorer outcomes for patients. There is currently limited national and international guidance on how and when to refer patients with suspected CLTI to specialist vascular surgery services. The use of qualitative interviews will allow us explore perceptions and experiences of patients with CLTI being referred to vascular surgery services, and identify possible ways to improve the process via interviews. This study will provide novel information on patient experience, and together with other work provide a framework for improvement of the referral process for CLTI.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • CLTI diagnosed in the last year

Exclusion criteria

  • Lacking capacity to consent to interview
  • Potential to be violent
  • Cognitive impairment
  • Non-English speaking

Treatment and study plan

Qualitative Interview

Behavioral

No intervention

Primary outcomes

  1. Experiences and perceptions of patients on their journey to diagnosis of CLTI

    Time frame: To be conducted in 2023

    Exploring patient experience

Secondary outcomes

  1. Potential improvements the process from first symptom to diagnosis of CLTI

    Time frame: To be conducted in 2023

    Identifying targets for improvement work

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Hull

Other

Collaborators

  • The Royal College of Surgeons of England

Registry information

Official study title

The Experiences of Patients With Chronic Limb-threatening Ischaemia From First Symptom to Vascular Surgery Assessment: a Qualitative Study

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Dec 21, 2022
Registry last updated
Aug 24, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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