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Official title A Study of Language Interpretation Solutions for People With Breast Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06721065
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study will be conducted in 2 overlapping phases. In Phase 1, there will be a 3-arm randomized controlled trial of Remote Simultaneous Medical Interpreting/RSMI (Arm 1), versus Remote Consecutive Medical Interpreting/RCMI (Arm 2) and versus Remote Consecutive Video Medical Interpreting/RCVI (Arm 3) in breast cancer outpatient clinical encounters with Spanish- and Mandarin-speaking patients with Limited English Proficiency/LEP (Stages II and III disease) and English- speaking providers (who do not speak Spanish/Mandarin).
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Phase I Patients
- Age \>=18 years (per EMR)
- Preferred language for healthcare is Spanish or Mandarin (per self-report)
- Limited English Proficient; cannot speak English "very well" (per self-report)
- Diagnosis of breast cancer or gastrointestinal (per EMR)
You likely can't join if
- Phase 1 Patients
- Has significant psychiatric disturbance (i.e., acute psychiatric symptoms) sufficient to preclude completion of the assessments, interviews, or...
- Presence of cognitive impairment disorder (i.e., delirium or dementia) sufficient to preclude meaningful informed consent and/or data collection (per...
- None Phase 2 (clinic staff only; Phase 1 patient participants follow above criteria)
- None
See the full eligibility criteria
- Phase I Patients
- Age \>=18 years (per EMR)
- Preferred language for healthcare is Spanish or Mandarin (per self-report)
- Limited English Proficient; cannot speak English "very well" (per self-report)
- Diagnosis of breast cancer or gastrointestinal (per EMR)
- Will be visiting MSK oncology teams for the first or second appointment (per EMR)
- Agrees to be audio-recorded (per self-report) Phase 1 Providers
- Breast or gastrointestinal cancer provider who sees patients (e.g., breast or gastrointestinal oncologists, advanced practice providers, and/or nurses)
- Does not speak Spanish and/or Mandarin; providers who speak one language and not the other may participate (e.g., speaks Spanish but not Mandarin) (per self-report)
- Agrees to be audio-record (per self-report) Phase 2 (clinic staff only; patient participants will be drawn from Phase 1)
- Is a staff member who works/worked in one of the study clinic sites during the period of Phase 1 RCT study activities
- Agrees to be audio-recorded (per self-report)
- Phase 1 Patients
- Has significant psychiatric disturbance (i.e., acute psychiatric symptoms) sufficient to preclude completion of the assessments, interviews, or informed consent (per EMR, patient's care team, or study team)
- Presence of cognitive impairment disorder (i.e., delirium or dementia) sufficient to preclude meaningful informed consent and/or data collection (per EMR, patients, care team, or study team) Phase I Providers
- None Phase 2 (clinic staff only; Phase 1 patient participants follow above criteria)
- None
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States
- Middletown, New Jersey, United States
- Montvale, New Jersey, United States
- Commack, New York, United States
- Harrison, New York, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- Rockville Centre, New York, 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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States; Middletown, New Jersey, United States; Montvale, New Jersey, United States; Commack, New York, United States; Harrison, New York, United States; New York, New York, United States and 1 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.