Pediatric Day of Surgery CancellationsNCT05939570
DOSC and Association With Neighborhood Opportunity: Phase II
An observational study of Pediatric Day of Surgery Cancellations, run by Nationwide Children's Hospital at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
Prospective, qualitative interview study to explore factors associated with pediatric day of surgery cancellations (DOSC) from the prospective of parents with hopes the interviews will reveal additional vulnerabilities not included in COI 2.0 that predispose to DOSC. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages Up to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Pediatric Day of Surgery Cancellations
- What is being tested?
- Interview
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 25 Jul 2023to Dec 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 Up to 18 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Study population: Parents/guardians of children <18 who had a day of surgery cancellation
Who may be able to join
- Parents/guardians of children <18 who had a day of surgery cancellation
- Parents/guardians speak English, Spanish, Somali, Nepali or Arabic.
Who cannot join
- Parents/guardians speak a different language other than above listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United States1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205
Catherine Roth, MPH, 614-722-2997, catherine.roth@nationwidechildrens.org
Brittany Willer, MD
About this study
Official title: Pediatric Day-of-Surgery Cancellations and the Association With Neighborhood Opportunity and Indices of Vulnerability : Phase II
Prospective, qualitative interview study to explore factors associated with pediatric day of surgery cancellations (DOSC) from the prospective of parents with hopes the interviews will reveal additional vulnerabilities not included in COI 2.0 that predispose to DOSC.
Read the detailed description
We plan to prospectively study vulnerability factors that contribute to day of surgery cancellations (DOSC) by conducting a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with families cancelled the day of surgery. We plan to enroll between 20-30 families using convenience sampling. Based on preliminary data, we anticipate that most families will come from minority racial and ethnic groups and parents of non-English primary language (NEPL) - these interviews will be conducted via an interpreter. Interviews will be structured to explore surgical care utilization themes based on the Gelberg-Anderson Behavioral Model for Vulnerable Populations including 1) Parental knowledge and attitudes regarding surgical services, 2) family and community resources, 3) Perceived surgical conditions and perceived need for surgical services, and 4) use of surgical services and difficulties accessing them. Family recruitment will be ongoing and will continue until we have reached saturation of themes. The data generated from this study will lay the foundation for a multi-layered intervention at the hospital level to allow patients to be triaged according to COI 2.0, race/ethnicity, NEPL status, and other vulnerabilities. This will enable adaptation of hospital pre-operative procedures (i.e. NPO preoperative calls) to reduce DOSC.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Day of Surgery Cancellations
- Being tested
- Interview
- Keywords
- Pediatrics, Day of Surgery Cancellations
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
InterviewOther
Prospective, semi-structured, qualitative interview.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Factors associated with DOSC
Measured: Identified during interview.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Additional vulnerabilities not included in COI 2.0 that predispose to DOSC
Measured: Identified during interview.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Jul 2023
- Study start25 Jul 2023
- Primary completionDec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Pediatric Day of Surgery CancellationsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Nationwide Children's HospitalThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Brittany Willer, Nationwide Children's Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05939570
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- STUDY00003198
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 3 Jul 2023
- Last updated
- 3 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Pediatric Day-of-Surgery Cancellations and the Association With Neighborhood Opportunity and Indices of Vulnerability : Phase II
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05939570
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- STUDY00003198
- Conditions
- Pediatric Day of Surgery Cancellations
- Keywords
- Pediatrics, Day of Surgery Cancellations
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Nationwide Children's HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Jul 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 11 Jul 2023 (actual)
- 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.
Prospective, qualitative interview study to explore factors associated with pediatric day of surgery cancellations (DOSC) from the prospective of parents with hopes the interviews will reveal additional vulnerabilities not included in COI 2.0 that predispose to DOSC.
Detailed description
We plan to prospectively study vulnerability factors that contribute to day of surgery cancellations (DOSC) by conducting a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with families cancelled the day of surgery. We plan to enroll between 20-30 families using convenience sampling. Based on preliminary data, we anticipate that most families will come from minority racial and ethnic groups and parents of non-English primary language (NEPL) - these interviews will be conducted via an interpreter. Interviews will be structured to explore surgical care utilization themes based on the Gelberg-Anderson Behavioral Model for Vulnerable Populations including 1) Parental knowledge and attitudes regarding surgical services, 2) family and community resources, 3) Perceived surgical conditions and perceived need for surgical services, and 4) use of surgical services and difficulties accessing them. Family recruitment will be ongoing and will continue until we have reached saturation of themes. The data generated from this study will lay the foundation for a multi-layered intervention at the hospital level to allow patients to be triaged according to COI 2.0, race/ethnicity, NEPL status, and other vulnerabilities. This will enable adaptation of hospital pre-operative procedures (i.e. NPO preoperative calls) to reduce DOSC.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- Up to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- Parents/guardians of children <18 who had a day of surgery cancellation
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Parents/guardians of children <18 who had a day of surgery cancellation
- Parents/guardians speak English, Spanish, Somali, Nepali or Arabic.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Parents/guardians speak a different language other than above listed.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| InterviewProspective, semi-structured, qualitative interview. | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Factors associated with DOSC
Time frame: Identified during interview.
1 secondary outcome
Additional vulnerabilities not included in COI 2.0 that predispose to DOSC
Time frame: Identified during interview.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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.
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 Pediatric Day of Surgery Cancellations, run by Nationwide Children's Hospital at 1 site in United States.
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 1 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Apr 2026. 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 States. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Catherine Roth, MPH (614-722-2997, catherine.roth@nationwidechildrens.org), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Factors associated with DOSC (time frame: Identified during interview.). 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 3 Apr 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.