Medical Information Only. Always consult your healthcare provider before enrolling in any clinical trial.
Cost Effectiveness of Language Services in Hospital Emergency Departments (EDs)
NCT01041014 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Numerous studies suggest that the use of in-person, professionally trained medical interpreters can reduce health care costs associated with diagnosing and treating patients with limited English proficiency. However, few studies have specifically addressed the question of the cost-effectiveness of language services in health care settings. This study used a randomized controlled study design to compare the cost-effectiveness of using professional interpreters with Spanish-speaking patients seen in hospital emergency departments (EDs) versus using the usual language services available to these patients. The main goal of the study was to estimate the effect that professional interpreters have on resource utilization and patient/provider satisfaction in the ED compared to the language services usually offered in these settings. Our hypothesis was that use of trained interpreters would lead to more cost-effective provision of ED services.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Professional medical interpreter
Study Locations (2)
New Jersey
- CentraState Healthcare System — Freehold
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital — New Brunswick
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 447 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-01 |
| Phase | NA |
Interested in This Trial?
Always speak with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.
Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01041014
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01041014 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 447 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Mathematica Policy Research, which has 12 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Language Discordance appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Professional medical interpreter is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01041014 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New Jersey. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01041014 about?
NCT01041014 is a clinical study titled "Cost Effectiveness of Language Services in Hospital Emergency Departments (EDs)". Numerous studies suggest that the use of in-person, professionally trained medical interpreters can reduce health care costs associated with diagnosing and treating patients with limited English proficiency. However, few studies have specifically addressed the question of the cost-effectiveness of l...
What is the current status of trial NCT01041014?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 447 participants. The study started on 2008-10. Estimated completion is 2010-01.
What conditions does trial NCT01041014 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Language Discordance. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01041014?
The interventions under investigation include: Professional medical interpreter (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01041014?
This trial is sponsored by Mathematica Policy Research, which has 12 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01041014 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across New Jersey. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
Learn More About Clinical Trials
How Clinical Trials Work
Understand phases 1-4, trial design, randomization, and the informed consent process.
Patient Rights in Clinical Trials
Your rights as a participant: consent, withdrawal, privacy, and who to contact.
Finding the Right Clinical Trial
A practical guide to searching trials, understanding eligibility, and evaluating options.
All Guides
Browse our complete library of clinical trial educational resources.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.