Clinical trials: Healthcare Disparities
Covid19, Vaccine Refusal
COVID-19 Vaccine Education at the Point of Testing to Increase Vaccine Uptake in Vulnerable Communities in SE Louisiana
This project is a 2-year study to investigate vaccine hesitancy and vaccine completion among vulnerable communities in the Southeastern Louisiana region.
- Conditions
- Covid19, Vaccine Refusal, Vaccine Hesitancy
- Trial name
- NCT04939506
- Testing
- COVID-19 Vaccine Education at the Point of COVID-19 Testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 377 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xavier University of Louisiana.
Health Personnel Attitude, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Healthcare Provider Human Papillomavirus Education and Professional Skills Intervention
Healthcare providers (HCP) serving the El Paso U.S.-Mexico Border Region will be recruited to compare educational and professional skills interventions focused on the human papillomavirus (HPV).
- Trial name
- NCT05120869
- Testing
- Tailored HPV Education and Professional Skills Intervention Group, General HPV Education and Communication Skills Control Group
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 161 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas, El Paso
Electronic Health Records, Chronic Disease
An RCT of an Online Training for Vulnerable Patients to Use an Online Patient Portal Website
Online patient portals are becoming ubiquitous in the US. Previous research has documented substantial usability barriers, especially among patients with limited health literacy.
- Conditions
- Electronic Health Records, Chronic Disease, Health Literacy
- Trial name
- NCT03354000
- Testing
- Take-home online training, In-person online training
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Cancer
A Youth-led Intervention to Reduce Healthcare Disparities in Cancer Screening
This study engages youth as health advocates to increase cancer screening in their community. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of a youth-led intervention on cancer screening awareness in adults who are overdue for…
- Trial name
- NCT07008781
- Testing
- Youth-led cancer screening intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Trials Education Program
The purpose of this study is to test a program designed to increase African American and Hispanic American women's scientific literacy, knowledge of clinical trials, and to facilitate breast cancer clinical trial participation.
- Trial name
- NCT02808598
- Testing
- Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Education Program
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,065 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Preconception Care
Study of Virtual Patient Advocate for Preconception Care for African American Women
This study is to examine the effectiveness of a health communication system (Gabby) that assesses preconception health risks and tailors the intervention to each subject, based on her health risks.
- Trial name
- "Gabby" (NCT01812824)
- Testing
- Intervention (Virtual Patient Advocate)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Breastfeeding
Impact of a Smartphone Application on Postpartum Weight Loss and Breastfeeding Rates Among Low-income, Urban Women
Breastfed babies have significant health benefits extending beyond infancy, including lower rates of childhood obesity and infection.
- Trial name
- NCT03167073
- Testing
- BreastFeeding Friend (BFF), dummy app
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 170 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Literacy, Burden, Caregiver
One-4-ALL Initiative
This study aims to improve health outcomes of individuals and populations, enhance the patient experience, reduce the per capita cost of care, and ensure the well-being of our healthcare providers (quadruple aim).
- Conditions
- Literacy, Burden, Caregiver, Health Care Utilization
- Trial name
- NCT05454969
- Testing
- One-4-ALL Initiative, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Health Promotion, Cardiovascular Health
Health Impact 360: Advancing Physical, Social, and Mental Health Toward Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Community Settings
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate an evidence-based intervention, Health Impact 360, toward the promotion of cardiovascular health (CVH), including physical, mental, and social health outcomes, among adults living…
- Trial name
- HI360 (NCT07034352)
- Testing
- Health Impact 360, Usual care - Wait list control
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 328 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Digital Health Literacy
The e-SINCERE Study
The e-SINCERE study will evaluate whether providing stable cell phones and digital navigation assistance helps patients overcome ICT barriers and connect more successfully with community services.
- Conditions
- Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), Digital Health Literacy, Health Services Utilization
- Trial name
- e-SINCERE (NCT07174466)
- Testing
- Standard Referral to 211, e-SINCERE (Phone Support), e-SINCERE (Digital Navigation)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Andrea Wallace
Healthy, Breast Cancer
Validation of a Tear-based Screening Assay for Breast Cancer
This study will explore and better understand the value, usage, and benefits of a tear-based screening test for breast cancer as a supplemental tool for screening mammograms.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Female, Health Care Utilization
- Trial name
- NCT04928014
- Testing
- Schirmer Strip
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 205 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Namida Lab
Smoking Cessation
RITCH: Reducing Disparities in Tobacco Cessation Outcomes
Tobacco use is a leading contributor to racial and socioeconomic health disparities in the US primarily due to an unequal burden of tobacco-related disease from a disproportionate share of smokers in African American and lower…
- Trial name
- RITCh (NCT02785536)
- Testing
- RITCh Treatment, Standard Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 256 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The City College of New York
Health Care Utilization
UCSD RELINK: Connecting Adults To Supportive Services
The goal of this randomized intervention study is to learn about effective health literacy teaching methods in Justice Involved Adults (JIA).
- Trial name
- NCT05605054
- Testing
- UCSD RELINK, Self-study
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Victoria D. Ojeda
Maternal Mortality Disparities, Maternal Morbidity Disparities
Scaling up Maternal Health Equity Best Practices
This study works with prenatal and postnatal care providers in 12 Michigan counties to scale up best practices for maternal health equity.
- Trial name
- NCT06541951
- Testing
- Services as usual, Scale-up implementation approach
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michigan State University
Racism
Addressing Microaggressions in Racially Charged Patient-provider Interactions: A Pilot Randomized Trial
Racial bias in medical care is a significant public health issue, with increased focus on microaggressions and the quality of patient-provider interactions.
- Trial name
- NCT04180956
- Testing
- Bias-reduction Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Diabetes
Improving Diabetes Care for African Americans
The goal of this study is to investigate methods of improving diabetes care for African Americans in primary care clinics. Primary care clinicians will receive training in the delivery of cross-cultural medicine as well as…
- Trial name
- NCT00436176
- Testing
- Expanded Chronic Care Model
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
Communication
Avoiding Health Disparities When Collecting Patient Contextual Data for Clinical Care and Pragmatic Research
To assess whether the routine collection of patient-contextual data improves patient activation and communication, and can mitigate racial disparities in communication and engagement, we are inviting patients who have upcoming…
- Trial name
- NCT03766841
- Testing
- Facilitated Enrollment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 301 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Healthcare Disparities, Minority Health
Tailored Approach to Sleep Health Education: A Community Engaged Approach
This study aims to develop educational tools and platforms to promote the transfer of sleep health information to blacks to foster adoption of healthful sleep practices.
- Conditions
- Healthcare Disparities, Minority Health, Sleep, Sleep Disorders
- Trial name
- TASHE (NCT02507089)
- Testing
- Tailored sleep health education materials., Generic sleep health education materials.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 202 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Pediatric Obesity, Executive Function
Acceptance-based Care for Child Eating and Physical Activity Treatment
The purpose of this study is to develop and pilot test a new type of patient-centered, family-based treatment for children aged 8-12 with obesity and their caregivers.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Obesity, Executive Function, Self-Regulation
- Trial name
- ACCEPT (NCT03368716)
- Testing
- Acceptance-based Behavioral Treatment (ABBT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Stroke, Practice
Smart-SABI: Digital Phenotyping of Stroke Access Barriers
This study aims to identify and quantify the non-clinical barriers (social, transport, and knowledge-based) that delay patient arrival at the hospital during an Acute Ischemic Stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Practice, Healthcare Disparities, Thrombectomy
- Trial name
- Smart-SABI (NCT07257146)
- Testing
- Targeted Stroke Systems of Care Training (SABI-Guided)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Middle East North Africa Stroke and Interventional Neurotherapies Organization