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NCT07707466
Social Robots Empowering Patients
Conditions: Healthy Adult, Chinese
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – N/A
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 50
Sponsor: Northwestern University
Location: Northwestern University Chicago Illinois
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a social robot can effectively support digital-literacy learning among low-income Chinese immigrants, particularly in the context of using the MyChart health portal. The study aims to understand whether robot-guided digital literacy education leads to improved engagement, comprehension, and confidence compared to a standard educational video.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age: 18 years or older
* Race: Self-identified as Chinese
* Zip codes: Reside in one of the eight Chicago zip codes corresponding to Chinatown's geographical boundaries
* Language: Speak Cantonese, Mandarin, or Taishanese fluently
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior experience using the MyChart mobile app.
* Inability to communicate in Mandarin, Cantonese, or Taishanese, sufficiently to complete consent or study tasks.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07707466). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
