CompletedNot Applicable

The Provider Awareness and Cultural Dexterity Toolkit for Surgeons Trial

United States2,901 participantsStarted 2019-07-01

Plain-language summary

This study is designed to test the impact of a new curriculum, called Provider Awareness Cultural Dexterity Toolkit for Surgeons (PACTS), on surgical residents' cross-cultural knowledge, attitudes, and skills surrounding the care of patients from diverse cultural backgrounds, as well as clinical and patient-reported health outcomes for patients treated by surgical residents undergoing this training.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

\*Eligibility Criteria for Residents: Inclusion Criteria: \- All residents in the general surgery program at Johns Hopkins University, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Brown University, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Howard University, and Washington University in St. Louis. Exclusion Criteria: \- Non-surgical residents at Johns Hopkins University, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Brown University, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Howard University, and Washington University in St. Louis. \*Eligibility Criteria for Patients: Inclusion Criteria: * Admitted to surgical service under the care of a participating resident; * Able to recognize resident as the main care provider from a photo; * Able to consent as determined by a cognitive screen for capacity to give informed consent * Fluent in English or Spanish. Exclusion Criteria: * Admitted to Intensive Care; * Mentally impaired and/or not oriented to person/time/ place.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in Residents' Questionnaire Scores Measuring Knowledge From Pre- to Post-PACTS Curriculum

Timeframe: Period 2 (18 months)

Change in Residents' Cross Cultural Care Survey Scores From Pre- to Post-PACTS Curriculum

Timeframe: Period 2 (18 months)

Change in Residents' Questionnaire Scores Regarding Self-Assessed Skills From Pre- to Post-PACTS Curriculum

Timeframe: Period 2 (18 months)

Change in Residents' Questionnaire Scores Regarding Their Beliefs From Pre- to Post-PACTS Curriculum

Timeframe: Period 2 (18 months)

Objective Structured Clinical Examination Scores

Timeframe: Period 2 (18 months)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03576495

SponsorBrigham and Women's Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-06-30

Results submitted2023-08-07

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change in Residents' Questionnaire Scores Measuring Knowledge From Pre- to Post-PACTS Curriculum

Timeframe: Period 2 (18 months)

Change in Residents' Cross Cultural Care Survey Scores From Pre- to Post-PACTS Curriculum

Timeframe: Period 2 (18 months)

Change in Residents' Questionnaire Scores Regarding Self-Assessed Skills From Pre- to Post-PACTS Curriculum

Timeframe: Period 2 (18 months)

Change in Residents' Questionnaire Scores Regarding Their Beliefs From Pre- to Post-PACTS Curriculum

Timeframe: Period 2 (18 months)

Objective Structured Clinical Examination Scores

Timeframe: Period 2 (18 months)