Helping clinics support patients with communication disabilities
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how doctors and clinics can better support people with communication disabilities. Researchers will interview patients and staff to find ways to make office visits easier for everyone.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a communication disability (like trouble speaking, hearing, or understanding).
- You have been seen at a participating study clinic at least once in the last 21 months.
- You can speak and understand English well enough to do an interview without an interpreter.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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