Evaluating AI for the Translation of KM Resources (NCT07666399)
Evaluating Artificial Intelligence for Language Translation of Health-related Knowledge Mobilization Resources: A Randomized Controlled Trial and Qualitative Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Knowledge mobilization resources for parents provide information to help make health decisions for their children. These resources can include videos, infographics, and plain language summaries. They are often created in English. This can make them hard to understand for people whose first language is not English. Translating these resources into other languages may be helpful. However, professional translation can take time and be expensive. The study will compare a resource that is in English with the same resource translated into another language. The investigators will use both high and low resource languages commonly spoken in Alberta: Mandarin, Punjabi, Tagalog, Urdu. Parents who speak these languages will be asked to answer questions about how easy it is to understand and use the information. The investigators will also see if artificial intelligence can be used to translate the resource. To do this, parents will be asked to look at a resource that was translated by a professional and the same resource that was translated using artificial intelligence. Then, parents will answer questions about how clear the translations are. Parents will be asked to participate in the study using the internet. They will answer questions using an online questionnaire. Parents will also be asked if they are interested in taking part in an online interview. This will help us understand their thoughts about the resources in more detail. The plan is to involve 576 parents with 144 parents per language group. This project will help to better understand whether parents prefer a resource in their own language compared to an English version. It will also help to understand whether artificial intelligence can be used to translate resources so that they are easier for parents to access. This work is very important so that all parents and their children have access to high quality health information. This can help all families make the best decisions for their children's health.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Alberta — Edmonton, Alberta
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- KM Resource - English (OTHER)
- KM Resource - Professionally Translated (OTHER)
- KM Resouce - AI (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Alberta — Edmonton, Alberta
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (587) 341-5520
Email: se2@ualberta.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.