Can a simple question curb doctor bias? new study tests individuation in rheumatology
NCT ID NCT05116163
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed pilot study tested whether training doctors to ask personalized questions (individuation) could improve care for Black and lower-income patients with rheumatic diseases like lupus and arthritis. Over 200 patients and their rheumatologists took part. The goal was to see if this approach boosts quality of care, trust, and satisfaction.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Individuation intervention (behavioral training for providers)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help reduce healthcare disparities by improving how doctors communicate with and treat patients from marginalized groups.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with no long-term follow-up, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on provider behavior change, which can be hard to sustain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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