NCT05791240

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to compare interpreter use rates before and after allowing non-English speaking families to call an interpreter themselves. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is it feasible for families to call an interpreter themselves? Will allowing families to call an interpreter themselves increase the rate of professional interpreter utilization? Participants will be given an interpreting tablet and instructed to use the interpreter application whenever they would like to talk to the medical team. There will be a short survey on the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention for the patients and the medical team. The study team will then look at interpreter use rates before and after the intervention.

Trial Health

87
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Enrollment
292

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2023

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 22, 2023

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 30, 2023

Completed
4 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 3, 2023

Completed
12 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2024

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

September 3, 2024

Status Verified

January 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

12 months

First QC Date

February 22, 2023

Last Update Submit

August 30, 2024

Conditions

Limited English Proficiency

Keywords

limited English proficiencyinterpretationhealth equity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Interpreter Utilization

    Number of interpreter encounters per limited English proficiency patient day

    12 months

Study Arms (2)

Pre-Intervention

NO INTERVENTION

The medical team will use standard interpreter practices with this group.

Interventional

EXPERIMENTAL

This arm will be given interpreter tablets in order to allow them to call interpreter themselves.

Behavioral: Family Initiated Interpretation

Interventions

Family Initiated InterpretationBEHAVIORAL

Interpreter tablet will be given to families so they can contact an interpreter themselves.

Interventional

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • All patients and families admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) whose family requires an interpreter

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients and families who do not require interpretation

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

Location

Study Officials

  • Mary Pilarz, MD

    Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
Intervention Model
SEQUENTIAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 22, 2023

First Posted

March 30, 2023

Study Start

April 3, 2023

Primary Completion

April 1, 2024

Study Completion

April 1, 2024

Last Updated

September 3, 2024

Record last verified: 2023-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

US(1)