UCSD RELINK: Connecting Adults To Supportive Services
United States260 participantsStarted 2023-03-17
Plain-language summary
The goal of this randomized intervention study is to learn about effective health literacy teaching methods in Justice Involved Adults (JIA).
Researchers will compare coach-guided health literacy or self-study design to see if there is a difference in the access and use of healthcare in this population.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Will this improve access and use of heath services?
* Will this improve health insurance coverage and long term use of health services?
Participants will:
* Meet with a health coach and service navigator during 12 sessions or meet with service navigator and complete online training over 12 weeks.
* Complete surveys at different time (6months, 1 year)
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form
. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
. Persons, aged 18 and over
. Resident of San Diego County
. Not incarcerated at time of enrollment
. Justice involved in the past 3 years (on parole, probation, court diverted)
. Understands English
. Access to a cell phone
Exclusion criteria
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.