Digital skills of caregivers of children undergoing surgery
Official title: Digital Literacy in Caregivers of Pediatric Surgery Patients
Run by Nationwide Children's Hospital · NCT07060326 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will see if caregivers of children undergoing surgery—especially racial minorities, non-English speakers, and those from low-opportunity neighborhoods—have lower digital skills.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 0 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Nationwide Children's Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, Ohio) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 12, 2025 |
| Main results expected | January 2028 |
| Study ends | July 2028 |
| Registry record updated | August 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07060326 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Caregivers of children under 18 presenting for surgery at Nationwide Children's Hospital whose primary language is English, Spanish, Arabic, Nepali, or Somali are eligible.
✕Probably not a fit
Adults (patients aged 18 or older), wards of the state, caregivers missing address information, and those who do not speak the listed languages are not eligible and would not directly benefit from participation.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is an observational survey of caregivers of pediatric surgery patients at Nationwide Children's Hospital using a questionnaire to describe caregiver digital literacy. The study enrolls caregivers of children under 18 whose primary language is English, Spanish, Arabic, Nepali, or Somali. Investigators will measure prevalence of digital literacy and examine whether it differs by race, primary language, and neighborhood opportunity. Results will be used to identify groups who may need extra digital support for pre- and post-operative care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help hospitals target digital support and communication tools to caregivers who most need them, improving access to pre- and post-operative information.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research on digital literacy in healthcare populations has shown disparities by race, language, and neighborhood, but studies focused specifically on caregivers of pediatric surgical patients are limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Caregivers of children \<18 presenting for surgery at NCH. Primary language must be English, Spanish, Arabi, Nepali, or Somali. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are 18 years of age or older. Wards of the state. Patients who are missing address information.
Where it's running
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Catherine Roth, MPH
- Email: catherine.roth@nationwidechildrens.org
- Phone: 614-722-2997
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.