A Telehealth Advance Care Planning Intervention

Part of paid clinical trials in Rochester, New York.

Sponsor
University of Rochester
Study ID
NCT05875805
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Neoplasm
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloid Malignancy

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
60 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Telehealth Serious Illness Care Program — BEHAVIORAL
    The adapted telehealth Serious Illness Care Program is a multilevel intervention engaging the patient, caregiver, clinician, and system. It consists of tools, training, and system change. Tools include: 1) The Serious Illness Conversation Guide for clinicians; and 2) Education materials for patients on the importance of Serious Illness Conversations (Patient Preparation Pamphlet) and of the involvement of caregivers (Family Communication Guide).
  • Education Control — OTHER
    Education materials developed by the NCI on "Communication in Cancer Care (PDQ®) - Patient Version"

Study Details

The objective of this project is to conduct a pilot randomized trial to assess the preliminary efficacy of a telehealth-delivered Serious Illness Care Program on healthcare communication, patient anxiety and distress, as well as completion of advance directives (specifically MOLST and healthcare proxy forms) for older patients with acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, and similar myeloid malignancies.

Key Dates

Start date
May 20, 2024
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Sep 30, 2027
Completion
Dec 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
207 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Telehealth Serious Illness Care Program
    The adapted telehealth Serious Illness Care Program is a multilevel intervention engaging the patient, caregiver, clinician, and system. It consists of tools, training, and system change. Tools include: 1) The Serious Illness Conversation Guide for clinicians; and 2) Education materials for patients on the importance of Serious Illness Conversations (Patient Preparation Pamphlet) and of the involvement of caregivers (Family Communication Guide).
  • Other: Control
    Education materials developed by the NCI on "Communication in Cancer Care (PDQ®) - Patient Version"

Primary Outcome Measure

Healthcare Communication: Health Care Climate Questionnaire [ Time Frame: Month 2 ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of RochesterRochesterNew York14642
Kah Poh Loh, MD
[email protected]
585-276-4353

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