Reducing translational science roadblocks to disability research.
Karen Bonuck, Ariel Fishman
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40979104Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
ID07220837
Randomized Control Trial of Online Learning Modules to Advance Research Related to People With Disabilities (D2/R3)
Led by Albert Einstein College of Medicine · Updated on 2026-04-03
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
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Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Lead Sponsor
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National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the impact of a brief, one-time online learning intervention on researchers' knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about including people with disabilities (PWDs) in biomedical and behavioral research. This study focuses on researchers from the Einstein/Montefiore network and other medical centers linked to Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSAs). It aims to address barriers to research inclusion faced by PWDs, especially considering the high prevalence of disabilities and the under-representation of PWDs in health research. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: an experimental group viewing a single 30-minute interactive eLearning module designed to improve knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions (KAP) about including PWDs in research, or a control group viewing two shorter modules totaling about 30 minutes. The control modules cover disability data sources and models of disability. Both groups complete surveys before and after the intervention, with a follow-up survey 3-4 weeks later. Participants engage in baseline surveys assessing demographics, research experience, and KAP about disabilities. They then view the assigned learning modules and complete immediate post-surveys and follow-up surveys weeks later. Researchers measure changes in attitudes using a validated scale, as well as knowledge and perception scores. The study includes quality assurance for eligibility and data before compensation, with a total participation period covering baseline and follow-up assessments.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Online Learning Module to Advance Research Related to People With Disabilities
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 18 or older
- Conducts non-disability focused research in the past 3 years
- Conducts research primarily with adults
- Understands that eligibility and data must pass quality assurance checks before compensation
You will not qualify if you...
- Participation in Aim 1 or Aim 2 of the D2/R3 study
- Does not provide a valid US-based personal institutional email
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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 (online)
Treatment
Duration - Approximately 1 day
Participants complete assigned online learning modules aimed at increasing knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions related to including people with disabilities in research.
1 baseline visit (online)
Follow-up
Duration - 3 to 4 weeks
Participants complete a follow-up survey to assess changes in knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions 3 to 4 weeks after the intervention.
1 follow-up visit (online)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine
The Bronx, New York, United States, 10461
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Research Team
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Hemraj Komal, PhD
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Karen Bonuck, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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