The effect of cost information on patient outcomes

The effect of cost information on patient outcomes: a randomised controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN84082441

Enrollment

180

Registered

2010-07-30

Start date

2010-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-05-22

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Conditions

Shoulder pain, behavioural economics Musculoskeletal Diseases Shoulder lesions

Interventions

The trial will involve randomisation of patients to three groups. Initially all participants complete the measures, as well as providing information regarding how much they think the treatment will co

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals undergoing primary arthroscopic shoulder decompression at the home institution 2. Informed consent in English

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous shoulder surgery on operative side 2. Unable to consent in English

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Health state (EQ5D) 2. Subjective wellbeing 3. Oxford shoulder score Measures will be taken at enrolment, on the morning of surgery (typically 2-4 weeks after enrolment) and then again at 6 weeks following surgery.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Patient satisfaction measures at 6 weeks post-surgery	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026