Breaking Implicit Bias Habits: An Individuation Pilot Study In Rheumatology (NCT05116163) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Breaking Implicit Bias Habits: An Individuation Pilot Study In Rheumatology
United States201 participantsStarted 2022-06-17
Plain-language summary
The first aim of this study is to test the efficacy of a real-time provider-based individuation intervention to improve the receipt of high-quality rheumatic disease care among Black/African American and lower socioeconomic status (SES) individuals. The second aim is to determine the effect of the individuation intervention on provider-patient communication, adherence, provider trust and care satisfaction.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Providers: Providers will be male or female adult rheumatologists with \>=1 clinical sessions/week at BWH/FH or MGH main campus and satellite clinic sites. The providers will aim to include a range of provider ages and years in practice.
* Patients: The study team will include male and female patients of the participating providers who are able to provide consent, English-speaking, \>=18 years old, Black or African American or insured by Medicaid/Mass Health (as a proxy for low socioeconomic status), have a diagnosis of SLE, osteoarthritis, or inflammatory arthritis which includes RA (or referred to rheumatology because of high suspicion for these conditions), and have been seen \<2 times in the past year by the provider.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Providers: Drs. Feldman and Schoenfeld (and their respective patients) will be excluded from this study.
* Patients: The providers will exclude patients who incarcerated or unable to consent. The providers will exclude any patient from our searches who has opted out of research.
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?
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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.