Reproductive inequity and inferior intrauterine insemination outcomes in patients with limited English proficiency: a retrospective cohort study.
Meaghan Jain, Andrea Peterson, Nadia Nguyen...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37225071Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
FEMALE
ID06636838
Language Matters: Exploring the Impact of Language Concordance on Fertility Treatment Progression
Led by Washington University School of Medicine · Updated on 2025-03-28
70
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
13 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying how language differences affect fertility treatment progress among Spanish-speaking patients. This study aims to find out if seeing a Spanish-speaking doctor leads to faster completion of necessary tests and starting treatments compared to using an interpreter with an English-speaking provider. The study is important because Spanish is the most common non-English language in the U.S., and it explores how language matching might improve fertility care outcomes. The study will take place over 12 months at a fertility center and will include 70 Spanish-speaking patients. Half will be randomly assigned to see English-speaking providers using interpreters, while the other half will see a Spanish-speaking provider. The medical tests and treatments will remain the same for all participants. Participants will also complete surveys about their satisfaction and communication experience in their preferred language. Participants will be followed for 90 days after their first visit to see how quickly they complete diagnostic tests and begin treatment. Researchers will collect survey responses to evaluate patient satisfaction and communication effectiveness. The study's main goal is to compare the timing of test completion and treatment start between the two groups. All procedures and treatments are monitored under standard clinical care during this period.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Language Matters: Exploring the Impact of Language Concordance on Fertility Treatment Progression
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
FEMALE
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Must be greater than 18 years old
- Preferred language must be Spanish speaking
- Must be seeking fertility treatment
You will not qualify if you...
- Preferred language English
- Not currently seeking fertility care
- Less than 18 years old
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Outpatient Treatment
Duration - 90 days from initial consultation
Participants receive fertility treatment consultations conducted by either Spanish-speaking or English-speaking providers using an interpreter.
1 initial consultation visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Washington University in St Louis
St Louis, Missouri, United States, 63108
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Research Team
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Aileen Portugal, MD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
2
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