Improving treatment decisions for patients with leg pain from poor blood flow
Shared Decision-Making to Improve the Health Status of Patients with Claudication: Developing and Implementing Strategies to Individualize Treatment Decisions
This study is all about helping people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) make better choices about their treatment by predicting how different options might affect their health, while also considering what they want and need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894813 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the decision-making process for patients suffering from peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition affecting blood flow to the legs. By developing models that predict health outcomes based on various treatment options, the research aims to align patient preferences with the risks and benefits of available therapies. The study will also involve interviews with healthcare providers to understand their perspectives on shared decision-making, ultimately leading to more personalized treatment plans for patients. This approach seeks to address the fragmented care often experienced by PAD patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with peripheral artery disease who are facing treatment decisions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have peripheral artery disease or those who are not involved in treatment decision-making may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more tailored and effective treatment options for patients with peripheral artery disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that shared decision-making can improve patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes in various medical fields, suggesting a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Secemsky, Eric Alexander — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Secemsky, Eric Alexander
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.