Addressing Unmet Social Needs Among Hospitalized Children (NCT05968716) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Addressing Unmet Social Needs Among Hospitalized Children
United States50 participantsStarted 2023-11-08
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of implementing a social needs screening and intervention protocol in the pediatric inpatient setting by conducting a pilot trial on a pediatric ward. The investigators' hypothesis is that it will be feasible and acceptable to implement a social needs screening and intervention protocol. The investigators will work with pediatric word healthcare team members to develop a social needs screening and intervention protocol. They will then compare preliminary health and social outcome measures between children hospitalized during the pre-intervention period (control group) vs. the post-intervention period (intervention group).
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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Caregiver's child is hospitalized in the Transitional Care Unit (TCU) of Benioff Children's Hospital - San Francisco
* English or Spanish Speaking
* Parent/caregiver accompanying a patient hospitalized 0-17 years old
* Consenting adult over or equal to 18 years old
* Initially admitted to the TCU
* Caregiver's child is part of a service for which pediatric residents or advance practice providers provide care
Exclusion Criteria:
* Non-English or non-Spanish speaking caregiver
* Caregiver under age 18
* Family participated in study previously
* Caregiver's child was initially admitted to a unit besides the TCU
* Caregiver's child is NOT part of a service for which pediatric residents or advance practice providers provide care
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
1
Feasibility of protocol implementation
Timeframe: 6 months after first meeting of protocol committee
2
Acceptability of social needs screening
Timeframe: Up to 6 months post baseline data collection