Health LiteracyLITNCT02195778
Assessment of Health Literacy Among Adult Patients in the United Arab Emirates to Facilitate Clinical Trials Recruitment.
An observational study of Health Literacy and Adult, run by Tawam Hospital at 1 site in United Arab Emirates.
Trial summary
Health Literacy is the ability to understand health information and to use that information to make good decisions about health and medical care. Health informatin can overwhelm even people with advanced literacy skills. About one third of the adult population in the United States has limited health literacy. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 90 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Health Literacy, Adult, UAE
- How many people
- 1,500 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited Arab Emirates
- Study dates
- Jun 2013to Dec 2015
- How long will I take part?
- 2 Years
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 90 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Adult 18+
Who may be able to join
- 18 and above
- Willing to consent
Who cannot join
- Less than 18
- Severly ill
- Unable to consent
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United Arab Emirates1 site
Tawam Hospital
Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi Emirate, 0000
About this study
Health Literacy is the ability to understand health information and to use that information to make good decisions about health and medical care. Health informatin can overwhelm even people with advanced literacy skills. About one third of the adult population in the United States has limited health literacy.
Read the detailed description
Health literacy is the ability to understand health information and to use that information to make good decisions about health and medical care. Health information can overwhelm even people with advanced literacy skills.
About one third of the adult population in the United States has limited health literacy (Berkman ND, Davis TC, McCormack L. Health literacy:what is it? J Health Commun. 2010; 15 Suppl 2: 9-19). Initial assessment of regulatory compliance in research studies in the UAE indicated poor understanding of medical information by patients/subjects (AAMDHREC 12/55).
Health Literacy Survey (HLS) will be conducted on adults visiting the participating UAE hospitals/clinics. The survey will be conducted by a trained bilingual healthcare professional such as a team of medical residents.
The investigators study attempts to identify the population that are unable to understand health information or are impaired in their understanding of health information.
- Conditions
- Health Literacy, Adult, UAE, Disease, Age
- Keywords
- Health Literacy, Adult, UAE, Disease, Age
- Medical subject headings
- Disease
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Young, 18 to 30 | Not described | |
| Middle, 31 to 50 | Not described | |
| Older, 51 to 70 | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Patient unable to read and write.
Measured: 1 year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Jul 2014 (estimated)
- Study startJun 2013
- Primary completionDec 2015 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2015 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Health LiteracyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 1,500 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 2 Years
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Tawam Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Dr Satish Chandra, Tawam Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02195778
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CRD 262/13
- Acronym
- LIT
- Status last verified
- Jul 2014
- First submitted
- 17 Jul 2014
- Last updated
- 21 Jul 2014
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Jul 2014. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Assessment of Health Literacy Among Adult Patients in the United Arab Emirates to Facilitate Clinical Trials Recruitment.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02195778
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- LIT / CRD 262/13
- Conditions
- Health Literacy, Adult, UAE, Disease, Age
- Keywords
- Health Literacy, Adult, UAE, Disease, Age
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 1,500 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Tawam HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jun 2013
- Primary completion
- Dec 2015 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2015 (estimated)
- First posted
- 21 Jul 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Health Literacy is the ability to understand health information and to use that information to make good decisions about health and medical care. Health informatin can overwhelm even people with advanced literacy skills. About one third of the adult population in the United States has limited health literacy.
Detailed description
Health literacy is the ability to understand health information and to use that information to make good decisions about health and medical care. Health information can overwhelm even people with advanced literacy skills.
About one third of the adult population in the United States has limited health literacy (Berkman ND, Davis TC, McCormack L. Health literacy:what is it? J Health Commun. 2010; 15 Suppl 2: 9-19). Initial assessment of regulatory compliance in research studies in the UAE indicated poor understanding of medical information by patients/subjects (AAMDHREC 12/55).
Health Literacy Survey (HLS) will be conducted on adults visiting the participating UAE hospitals/clinics. The survey will be conducted by a trained bilingual healthcare professional such as a team of medical residents.
The investigators study attempts to identify the population that are unable to understand health information or are impaired in their understanding of health information.
Study design
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 2 Years
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Young, 18 to 30 | – | – |
| Middle, 31 to 50 | – | – |
| Older, 51 to 70 | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 90 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Adult 18+
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- 18 and above
- Willing to consent
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Less than 18
- Severly ill
- Unable to consent
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Patient unable to read and write.
Time frame: 1 year
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Jul 2014.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Health Literacy and Adult, run by Tawam Hospital at 1 site in United Arab Emirates.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Jul 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United Arab Emirates. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Patient unable to read and write. (time frame: 1 year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Jul 2014.