Empowering Monterey Bay Residents for Collaborative and Equitable Care
Official title: EMBRACE - Empowering Monterey Bay Residents for Activated, Collaborative, and Equitable Care
Run by Stanford University · NCT07652359 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether regular phone coaching from a trained research assistant helps low-income and minority patients make shared decisions with their clinicians and feel more activated in their care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 138 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Stanford University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Palo Alto, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 26, 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 14, 2029 |
| Study ends | January 14, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | August 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07652359 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18+ receiving primary care in the Monterey area who identify as a racial/ethnic minority or have low-income status or public health insurance and can consent in English or Spanish.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants without access to regular contact or who do not value SDM may see little or no benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The EMBRACE Study compares usual care to a facilitated intervention delivered by a Stanford-trained research assistant. The RA-support involves monthly 30-minute phone sessions for six months focused on shared decision-making, advance care planning, and goal-concordant care. Participants complete four surveys over six months to measure engagement and decision-making outcomes. About 138 adults receiving primary care in Monterey who identify as racial/ethnic minorities or low-income/publicly insured are enrolled and randomized equally. The study uses remote, participant-directed communication and standard survey methods to assess impact.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience better alignment between their values and care decisions and feel more engaged in their treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in similar populations suggests that facilitated SDM approaches can improve patient engagement, but this exact model is being tested in this setting.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must be receiving clinical care by a primary care physician in the Monterey area * Participants must be 18 years or older. * Participants must speak either English or Spanish. * Participants must be able to consent verbally in English or Spanish to all study procedures. * Participants must self-identify as a racial/ethnic minorities OR identify as having low-income status OR have public health insurance Exclusion Criteria: \- Patients unable to respond to survey questions in either English or Spanish.
Where it's running
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Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Manali I Patel, MD, MPH, MS — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Manali I Patel, MD, MPH, MS
- Email: manalip@stanford.edu
- Phone: (650) 736-2768
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.