Can a tablet break the language barrier in emergencies?
NCT ID NCT06322004
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using a tablet for live video interpreting helps emergency doctors communicate with patients who don't speak the same language. Fifty awake adult patients with language barriers will be included. The researchers will measure how well the technology works, how easy it is to use, and whether it changes the doctor's diagnosis or treatment decisions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- video-interpreting via tablet
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that video interpreting is a practical tool for emergency doctors to overcome language barriers, potentially improving care for non-native speakers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study with only 50 patients, so results may not apply broadly. Technical problems or patient refusal could limit its usefulness.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical University of Vienna
RECRUITINGVienna, 1090, Austria
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