The Social Needs Assistance for Hospitalized Kids Trial (NCT07687238) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Social Needs Assistance for Hospitalized Kids Trial
United States1,880 participantsStarted 2026-09
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the best way to help families access social and economic support services in order to improve children's health for hospitalized children and their families/caregivers.
The main question it aims to answer is, does providing active assistance from navigators to connect families to social/economic resources lead to greater improvements in child global health compared to providing passive referrals to resources among hospitalized children?
All families will receive a tailored information sheet with referrals to community resources to address their social/economic needs and an introduction to how to search for resources using an online program. Researchers will compare families who receive these resources with families who also receive support from trained navigators, people with knowledge about local resources trained to connect families with resources. The study will examine whether the addition of navigator support improves families' access to services and children's health outcomes.
Who can participate
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. children are hospitalized on the general pediatric/pediatric hospital medicine (PHM) team/service
. the child is between the ages of 0-17
. the child's caregiver is \>17 years-old
. the caregiver speaks English or Spanish
. the family lives in the same county as the hospital or in a neighboring county to the hospital
. the child is not in Child Protective Services custody
. the family has not previously been enrolled in the study
. the caregiver screens positive for \>=1 of the following social risks: food insecurity, housing instability, housing quality concerns, transportation needs, utilities needs, child care needs, or financial strain
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.
What they're measuring
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Mean Change in Caregiver-rated Child Global Health using the National Survey of Children's Health Health Status Measure
Timeframe: Baseline and 6 months after recruitment
. not hospitalized or hospitalized outside of general/PHM SERVICE
. children are 18 years of age or older
. caregiver/guardians are under the age of 18 years of age
. caregivers are do not speak English or Spanish
. the family does not live in the same or neighboring county of the recruitment hospital
. the child is under the care of Child Protective Services custody
. the family has already been previously enrolled in the study
. the caregiver does not screen positive for any of the following social risks: food insecurity, housing instability, housing quality concerns, transportation needs, utilities needs, child care needs, or financial strain