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Official title MOLAR: Mapping Oral Health and Local Area Resources
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05688982
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to test the impact of a screening and linkage intervention for adverse social determinants of health (aSDoH) on oral health linkage to care for emergency department patients. Researchers will compare three groups: Patients in Arm A will receive paper handouts with general oral health and aSDoH resources.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 1 and older
You may be able to join if
- To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
- No evidence of lack of capacity to provide verbal informed consent (as documented in the chart).
- Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available by phone for the duration of the study (as reported by the patient)
- Unmet oral health needs as ascertained by the Hope Home (adult) or Gazzaz (pediatric) questions
- Adult (age ≥18 years old) ED patient or pediatric ED patient (\>1 year of age) presenting with parent or legal guardian. Parent will be the primary...
You likely can't join if
- Patients on involuntary holds (per electronic medical record review)
- Presenting from carceral facilities (per electronic medical record review)
- Presenting for acute mental health care under evaluation for Section 12 (per electronic medical record review)
- Patients presenting for assistance with intimate partner violence (IPV) or care following sexual assault
See the full eligibility criteria
- To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:
- No evidence of lack of capacity to provide verbal informed consent (as documented in the chart).
- Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available by phone for the duration of the study (as reported by the patient)
- Unmet oral health needs as ascertained by the Hope Home (adult) or Gazzaz (pediatric) questions
- Adult (age ≥18 years old) ED patient or pediatric ED patient (\>1 year of age) presenting with parent or legal guardian. Parent will be the primary study participant but if age \> 7 years, the child will provide assent...
- Ability to communicate in English or Spanish (as reported by the patient)
- Emergency severity index (ESI) 2-5 (as documented in the electronic medical record)
- Residence within catchment area of 3-hospital region (defined by MGB home hospital catchment area) at initial enrollment (as reported by the patient)
- Working phone number
- Patients on involuntary holds (per electronic medical record review)
- Presenting from carceral facilities (per electronic medical record review)
- Presenting for acute mental health care under evaluation for Section 12 (per electronic medical record review)
- Patients presenting for assistance with intimate partner violence (IPV) or care following sexual assault
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 1 year and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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