Using video aids to improve advance care planning in emergency situations
Using the Emergency Department Visit to Promote Advance Care Planning
NA · Massachusetts General Hospital · NCT04931797
This study is testing whether a video can help older adults and those with serious illnesses better plan their end-of-life care in emergency situations.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 900 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Massachusetts General Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 4 sites (Davis, California and 3 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT04931797 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of a video decision aid designed to enhance advance care planning documentation in the Emergency Department. Participants aged 65 and older, or those aged 50-64 with serious illness indicators, will watch the video followed by a discussion about their care preferences. The outcomes will be measured by tracking the rates of advance care planning documentation in electronic health records over a three-month period. The study aims to improve communication between patients and their healthcare providers regarding end-of-life care decisions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 65 and older or those aged 50-64 with serious illness indicators.
Not a fit: Patients who are non-English or non-Spanish speakers, legally blind, or medically unstable requiring ICU-level care may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to better documentation of patients' care preferences, ensuring their wishes are respected during emergencies.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using decision aids for advance care planning, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * anyone aged 65 and over or anyone aged over 50-64 with an indicator of serious illness Exclusion Criteria: * non english or spanish speakers those with a POLST legally blind medically non stable requiring ICU level care
Where this trial is running
Davis, California and 3 other locations
- UC Davis — Davis, California, United States (RECRUITING)
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (RECRUITING)
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (RECRUITING)
- Newton Wellesley Hospital — Newton, Massachusetts, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Angelo Volandes
- Email: avolandes@partners.org
- Phone: 6177262000
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Emergencies