| NCT ID | NCT06971393 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation |
| Condition | Health Literacy |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-02-26 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-06-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2025-02-26 with a primary completion date of 2025-06-01.
⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.
Brief Summary
Health Literacy is one's ability to understand health information well enough to make informed decisions about their health. Limited health literacy makes it hard for people to understand complex health issues and follow health care recommendations. Limited health literacy is associated with adverse health outcomes such as higher mortality, increased risk of emergency department visits and hospital admissions leading to higher medical costs. Although there are tools to assess health literacy, they are not widely used, so many healthcare providers do not measure their patients' health literacy levels adequately. Health care workers tend to overestimate their patients' health literacy. This is especially important for older adults who often have memory problems and multiple illnesses. This study will evaluate how doctors and team members in a geriatric clinic estimate their patient's health literacy and determine if this matches with the patients' health literacy as measured by a simple validated questionnaire. The investigators will also look at how a patient's relative or caregiver estimates their health literacy using a similar short questionnaire. The research team plans to follow up with a telephone call in 6 months, to see which health concerns if any have occurred since the clinic visit.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients (both new and follow up) attending St. Peter's Hospital Geriatric Clinic * Willingness to participate in the study (caregiver can rate HL for patient if patient unable to) * Consenting to study (by patient or caregiver) Exclusion Criteria: * Behavior (e.g. behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia) which may be aggravated by additional questions * Acute illness preventing participation * Terminal illness that would prevent 6-month telephone follow up * Previous participation in this study
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06971393 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 65 Years or older, up to 110 Years, studying Health Literacy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06971393 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06971393 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at pattec4@mcmaster.ca for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06971393 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Hamilton, Canada.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06971393 clinical trial?
NCT06971393 is sponsored by Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.