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Health Literacy Training for Improved Health Care Utilization

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Led By Victoria Ojeda, PhD, MPH
Research Sponsored by Victoria D. Ojeda
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial aims to learn if health literacy training helps JIA access and use healthcare more effectively.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-50 living in San Diego County who have been involved with the justice system within the last three years (on parole, probation, or court-diverted) and are not currently incarcerated. Participants must understand English, have access to a cell phone, and be willing to follow study procedures.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The UCSD RELINK study is testing whether coach-guided health literacy sessions or self-study methods can improve healthcare access and insurance coverage among Justice Involved Adults. It involves meeting with a coach or completing online training over 12 weeks and filling out surveys at different times.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial focuses on education and support services rather than medical treatments, there are no direct physical side effects expected from participating. However, participants may experience stress or discomfort while discussing personal health issues.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Recent Use of Health Services
Secondary outcome measures
Health Insurance Coverage
Regular Source of Care

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Coach-guidedExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
In person or phone call with an assigned Health Coach for about 1 hour per week for 12 weeks to complete the Health Literacy course, and with an assigned Service Navigator for 30 minutes per week for 12 weeks to address health and social service needs.
Group II: Self studyActive Control1 Intervention
Self-guided printed or online version of the Health Literacy course (approximately 1 hour per week for 12 weeks) and comprehensive Service Navigation report with recommended referrals to services, providers, and contact information for service providers so that the participant can access these resources independently (i.e., without Navigator assistance).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Victoria D. OjedaLead Sponsor
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)NIH
381 Previous Clinical Trials
1,215,756 Total Patients Enrolled
Victoria Ojeda, PhD, MPHPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of California, San Diego

Media Library

Self-study Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05605054 — N/A
Health Care Utilization Research Study Groups: Coach-guided, Self study
Health Care Utilization Clinical Trial 2023: Self-study Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05605054 — N/A
Self-study 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05605054 — N/A
Health Care Utilization Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05605054 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this trial accommodate participants that are of advanced age?

"In order to be considered for this medical experiment, applicants must between the ages of 18 and 50."

Answered by AI

Are there any vacancies left in this clinical experiment?

"According to the information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, enrollment for this experiment is still open. It was initially released on March 1st of 2023 and recently revised on March 16th of the same year."

Answered by AI

How many participants are currently involved in this trial?

"Affirmative, the latest information on clinicaltrials.gov states that this research is actively recruiting participants. This project was initially published on March 1st 2023 and was recently updated on March 16th of the same year. As such, 300 more individuals are required from two distinct medical institutions to participate in the trial."

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Would I be able to participate in this experiment?

"The research team is seeking 300 individuals aged 18 to 50 who possess healthcare coverage, and meet the following conditions : presenting a signed consent form, being able and willing to comply with all trial practices, native of San Diego County, not currently incarcerated or having been affected by justice proceedings in the past 36 months, conversant in English language, owning a cell phone."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Washington
Colorado
California
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
Did not meet criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
3+
0
What site did they apply to?
Center for employment opportunities

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I want to learn. I would like to help finding cures. I am just looking to contribute to Healthcare research.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment

How responsive is this trial?

Most responsive sites:
  1. Center for employment opportunities: < 48 hours
Average response time
  • < 2 Days
Typically responds via
Email
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
UCSD RELINK: Connecting Adults To Supportive Services
Victoria D. Ojeda 2023. "UCSD RELINK: Connecting Adults To Supportive Services". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05605054.
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