Implementation of Communication Disability Collection and Accommodations in Primary Care Settings (NCT07656584) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Implementation of Communication Disability Collection and Accommodations in Primary Care Settings
United States126,870 participantsStarted 2026-01-09
Plain-language summary
This multi-methods-multi-site study aims to adapt and evaluate the effects of an implementation support package of strategies to assist primary care clinics in documenting patients' communication disability (CD) and accommodation needs in the electronic health record (EHR) and providing communication accommodations through EHR data extraction, surveys, focus groups, interviews, and clinical practice observations.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Adults 18+ years
. Patients who had at least one visit within the 21-month EHR data collection period at participating study clinics.
. Adults 18+ years
. Individuals of all genders and members of all racial and ethnic categories employed at participating study clinics will be eligible for inclusion. NYULH study personnel will enroll providers and staff referred for study inclusion from all participating study clinics; not just NYULH staff exclusively.
. Adults 18+ years
. Patients with communication disabilities seen at least once at participating study clinics during the 21-month study period.
. Patients who self-identify as proficient in English communication as defined by English being a preferred language, or self-reported ability to participate in an interview in English without the support of an interpreter.
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.
1This trial seems to focus on how primary care offices identify and accommodate patients with communication disabilities — is our current clinic already participating in this study, and if so, how would my care actually change day-to-day?
2Since this trial is measuring 'patient reach' and 'adoption' rather than a medical treatment, what would my role look like as a participant — would I be expected to do anything beyond my normal primary care visits?
3The study doesn't appear to involve a new drug or procedure, but are there any privacy considerations I should know about, such as how my communication disability information would be recorded, shared, or stored within the clinic's systems?
4Because this trial is in a 'not applicable' phase and focuses on implementation rather than testing a therapy, does participating in this study affect my access to any standard accommodations I'm already entitled to as a patient with a communication disability?
5If this clinic isn't currently part of the trial, is there a way to find a participating primary care practice nearby that might be better equipped to support my communication needs regardless of whether I formally enroll?
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
(Aim 2) Patient Reach
Timeframe: Baseline, Implementation Follow Up (Approximately Month 9), Maintenance Follow Up (Approximately Month 21)
2
(Aim 3) Adoption
Timeframe: Implementation Follow Up (Approximately Month 9), Maintenance Follow Up (Approximately Month 21)