Comparing two methods of advance care planning for cancer patients
Patient-centered and efficacious advance care planning in cancer: the PEACe comparative effectiveness trial
This study is looking at two different ways to help patients with advanced cancer and their families plan for their care: talking in person with trained helpers or using interactive videos online, to see which method better supports their wishes for end-of-life care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10892777 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different methods of advance care planning (ACP) can better meet the needs of patients with advanced cancer. It compares in-person discussions with trained facilitators to web-based ACP using interactive videos. By randomly assigning 400 patients and their family caregivers to either method, the study aims to determine which approach is more effective in ensuring that patients' wishes are honored at the end of life. The findings could help improve the way care is delivered to patients facing serious illness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with advanced cancer who are interested in advance care planning.
Not a fit: Patients with early-stage cancer or those who are not interested in advance care planning may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective advance care planning that aligns with patients' values and preferences, improving their end-of-life care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that both in-person and web-based ACP methods can be effective, but this study aims to directly compare their effectiveness, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schenker, Yael — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Schenker, Yael
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.