NCT06838689 Participatory Approaches to Qualitative Research (PAQ): Comparing Two Approaches to Patient, Public and Clinician Involvement in Qualitative Research
| NCT ID | NCT06838689 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center |
| Condition | Pediatric Mental Health Services |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 136 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-09-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-08-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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This trial targets 136 participants in total. It began in 2025-09-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-08-30.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this trial is to compare two types of patient, public and clinician involvement (PPCI) in research: Consultative PPCI and Collaborative PPCI. The study team will compare these methods of PPCI in a randomized clinical trial (RCT) in which PPCI participants will engage with research teams on one of three real qualitative research interview studies addressing topics: 1) pediatric mental health, 2) cancer screening and 3) serious illness. Qualitative interviews are conversations with people about their experiences and perspectives. In all three qualitative studies, PPCI participants will help us at every stage of the research, from design (making choices about how to set up the study) through dissemination (sharing findings). The researchers do not know about any quantitative (numbers) evidence from RCTs about how well different PPCI approaches work. As far as the study team knows, this is the first RCT of PPCI approaches. Given this gap in knowledge, the research question is: How does a Consultative PPCI approach compare to a Collaborative PPCI approach in increasing engagement and partnership trust in research, particularly among historically underrepresented groups? The researchers' best guess (hypothesis), considering the information available, is that Collaborative PPCI will increase PPCI participant engagement, trust and the patient-centeredness of research more than Consultative PPCI.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria \& Exclusion criteria across three sub-specialties: Pediatric mental health Inclusion: * Adults aged ≥18 years * Can communicate in English * Able to take part in research activities via a computer or a smartphone * Patients, care partners, clinicians, other healthcare professionals, teachers and school staff, health policy experts, and community members * Has lived experience or professional expertise relating to pediatric mental health Exclusion: * Children \<18 years * Cannot communicate in English * Adults unable to provide verbal consent * Prisoners * Unable to take part in research activities via a computer or a smartphone Generalized cancer screening Inclusion: * Adults aged ≥21 years * Can communicate in English * Able to take part in research activities via a computer or a smartphone * Patients, care partners, clinicians, other healthcare professionals, health policy experts, and community members * Is eligible for population-based cancer screening tests (breast, prostate, cervical, colorectal cancer), or has lived experience or professional expertise relating to generalized cancer screening Exclusion: * Children \<18 years * Cannot communicate in English * Adults unable to provide verbal consent * Prisoners * Unable to take part in research activities via a computer or a smartphone Serious illness experience Inclusion: * Adults aged ≥18 years * Can communicate in English * Able to take part in research activities via a computer or a smartphone * Patients, care partners, clinicians, other healthcare professionals, health policy experts, and community members * Has lived experience or professional expertise relating to serious illness (defined as "a health condition that carries a high risk of mortality and either negatively impacts a person's daily functioning or quality of life or excessively strains his or her caregivers." Exclusion: * Children \<18 years * Cannot communicate in English * Adults unable to provide verbal consent * Prisoners * Unable to take part in research activities via a computer or a smartphone Note: We will not specifically exclude pregnant women, so they may be included incidentally.
Contact & Investigator
Catherine Saunders, Assistant Professor of Medicine, PhD, MPH
✉ Catherine.Hylas.Saunders@dartmouth.edu📞 603-650-5402
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06838689 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Pediatric Mental Health Services. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06838689 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06838689 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at Catherine.Hylas.Saunders@dartmouth.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06838689 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Hanover, United States, Lebanon, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06838689 clinical trial?
NCT06838689 is sponsored by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. The trial plans to enroll 136 participants.