Video support for advance care planning in frail elderly patients
Randomized, Controlled Trial of a Video Decision Support for Advance Care Planning in Geriatric Patients With Frailty
This study is testing whether a video can help older adults with frailty make better decisions about their future medical care while they can still express their wishes.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 96 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Trial ID | NCT06671353 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on using a video decision aid to assist geriatric patients with frailty in advance care planning. It aims to facilitate shared decision-making by helping patients express their medical care preferences while they are still cognitively capable. The intervention targets individuals aged 65 and older who have been diagnosed with varying degrees of frailty. By addressing the complexities of frailty and the associated health challenges, the study seeks to improve the quality of life and care for this vulnerable population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 65 and older who are diagnosed with frailty and can communicate effectively.
Not a fit: Patients with impaired visual or hearing abilities that prevent them from watching the video or those who have already signed an advance decision may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could empower frail elderly patients to make informed decisions about their future medical care, potentially improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of using video decision aids in advance care planning for frail elderly patients may be novel, similar studies have shown promise in enhancing decision-making processes in healthcare.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * age \> or = 65 y/o can communicate and sign informed consent diagnosed to be frailty with clinical frailty scale 4-7 Exclusion Criteria: * impaired visual acuity or hearing that can't watch video had signed advance decision before
Where this trial is running
Taipei
- National Taiwan University Hospital Research Ethics Committee — Taipei, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hsien-Liang Solomon Huang, MSc
- Email: tennishuang@gmail.com
- Phone: +886-2312-3456
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.