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Electronic Health Record Strategies to Promote Diverse Participation in Research AIM 2

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Patient Participation
Registration Number
NCT06467487
Lead Sponsor
Yale University
Brief Summary

Based on the outcomes of the initial study (NCT05348603), this optimization study will employ the most effective interventions (letters and messages) and distribute these communications to underrepresented minorities to further promote interest in research. Optimized language will be distributed in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, or Haitian Creole, based on preferred language identified in the patient profile in an electronic medical records system.

Detailed Description

The primary objective of the optimization study is to examine the effectiveness on increasing interest in research of an optimized letter versus a generic letter; an optimized message versus a generic message; and an optimized letter and an optimized message versus a generic letter and a generic message.

The secondary objective of the optimization study is to examine the effectiveness on increasing participation in research of an optimized letter versus a generic letter, an optimized message versus a generic message, an optimized letter and an optimized message versus a generic letter and a generic message.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
214526
Inclusion Criteria
  • Has an account with the online patient portal
  • Has logged into the online patient portal at least once in the past year
  • Has not set up a research profile
Exclusion Criteria
  • Currently enrolled in a clinical trial
  • Opted out of research
  • On active cancer treatment
  • Active member of the study team

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of patients who create a research profile12 months

The outcome will be assessed by querying the patient's electronic medical record to determine whether the patient has registered in the Yale University Volunteer Database. This database is comprised of patients who agree to be contacted if there is a study at Yale that meets their interests.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of patients who enroll in a research study12 months

The outcome will be assessed by querying our clinical trials management system or electronic health record system to determine if the patient has consented to participate in a research study.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Yale University

🇺🇸

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Yale University
🇺🇸New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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