Improving access to children's medical notes for parents during hospitalization
Official title: Bedside Notes: A Multicenter Trial to Improve Family Clinical Note Access and Outcomes for Hospitalized Children
Run by University of Wisconsin, Madison · NCT06722378 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether giving parents real-time access to their child's medical notes on a tablet during hospitalization can help them be more involved in their care and spot any safety issues.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 630 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Wisconsin, Madison Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Los Angeles, California and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | April 2029 |
| Study ends | April 2029 |
| Registry record updated | December 18, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06722378 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include English and Spanish-speaking parents or guardians of children under 12 years old who are hospitalized on a general pediatric service.
✕Probably not a fit
Parents of children aged 12 years and older or those unable to provide informed consent may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of the Bedside Notes intervention, which provides parents of hospitalized children with real-time access to their child's medical notes via a bedside tablet. The study aims to enhance parental engagement in care and improve safety reporting by allowing parents to identify potential safety concerns. Participants will be randomly assigned to either use the Bedside Notes tool or receive usual care, and outcomes will be measured through note access, parent-reported safety concerns, and overall experiences. The trial is guided by the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety 2.0 framework and involves multiple pediatric centers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly enhance parental involvement in their child's care and improve patient safety outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success with similar approaches, indicating that increased parental access to medical notes can lead to improved safety reporting.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * English and Spanish-speaking parents or guardians of children under 12 years old who were hospitalized on a general pediatric service at one of the 3 centers * Age 18 and over Exclusion Criteria: * Parents of children 12 years of age and older * Parents unable to give written informed consent * Parents of children admitted for suspected abuse or neglect * Anticipated discharge within 24 hours
Where it's running
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Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting -
American Family Children's Hospital
Madison, Wisconsin, United States Recruiting -
Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, Washington, United States Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michelle Kelly, MD, PhD — University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Study coordinator: Michelle Kelly, MD, PhD
- Email: michelle.kelly@wisc.edu
- Phone: (608) 265-5545
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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.