Electronic Health Record Strategies to Promote Diverse Participation in Research AIM 2

Yale University214,526 enrolled

Overview

Based on the outcomes of the initial study (NCT05348603), this optimization study will employ the most effective interventions (letters and messages) and distribute these communications to underrepresented minorities to further promote interest in research. Optimized language will be distributed in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, or Haitian Creole, based on preferred language identified in the patient profile in an electronic medical records system.

The primary objective of the optimization study is to examine the effectiveness on increasing interest in research of an optimized letter versus a generic letter; an optimized message versus a generic message; and an optimized letter and an optimized message versus a generic letter and a generic message. The secondary objective of the optimization study is to examine the effectiveness on increasing participation in research of an optimized letter versus a generic letter, an optimized message versus a generic message, an optimized letter and an optimized message versus a generic letter and a generic message.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

214,526

Conditions

Patient Participation

Interventions

Traditional LetterOTHER

Patients receive a traditional letter.

Direct to Patient MessageOTHER

Patients receive a direct to patient message via the portal.

Optimized LetterOTHER

Patients receive an optimized letter.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Has an account with the online patient portal * Has logged into the online patient portal at least once in the past year * Has not set up a research profile Exclusion Criteria: * Currently enrolled in a clinical trial * Opted out of research * On active cancer treatment * Active member of the study team

Locations (1)

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Number of patients who create a research profile

The outcome will be assessed by querying the patient's electronic medical record to determine whether the patient has registered in the Yale University Volunteer Database. This database is comprised of patients who agree to be contacted if there is a study at Yale that meets their interests.

Time frame: 12 months

Secondary Outcomes

Number of patients who enroll in a research study

The outcome will be assessed by querying our clinical trials management system or electronic health record system to determine if the patient has consented to participate in a research study.

Time frame: 12 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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