Helping older adults discuss their end-of-life care preferences
Effectiveness of Engaging in Advance Care Planning Talks (ENACT) Group Visits Intervention in Primary Care for Older Adults with and without Alzheimer's Dementia
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · NIH-11036399
This study is all about helping older adults with Alzheimer's and related conditions have better conversations about their care preferences in a friendly group setting, so their wishes are understood and honored as their ability to make decisions changes over time.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11036399 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving advance care planning (ACP) discussions for older adults, particularly those with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). It involves group visits where patients engage in facilitated discussions about their care preferences, led by healthcare professionals. The goal is to ensure that patients' wishes are known and respected, especially as they may lose the ability to make decisions over time. By using a group format, the intervention aims to enhance the acceptability and feasibility of these important conversations in primary care settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults, with or without cognitive impairment, who are capable of participating in discussions about their healthcare preferences.
Not a fit: Patients who are not able to engage in discussions about their care preferences due to severe cognitive impairment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better alignment of end-of-life care with patients' preferences, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that group-based interventions for advance care planning can be effective, suggesting a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER — Aurora, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LUM, HILLARY — UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
- Study coordinator: LUM, HILLARY
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.
Conditions: Alzheimer disease dementia, Alzheimer syndrome