Advancing Discussions Using a Video-based Support Tool About End-of-life Care

Part of paid clinical trials in Houston, Texas.

Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Study ID
NCT06804226
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Traumatic Injury

Eligibility Criteria

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

Interventions

  • Video conversation aid — BEHAVIORAL
    A video conversation aid which provides information regarding life-sustaining care and encourages further goals of care discussions with a healthcare provider will be shown to patients or their surrogates (for those incapacitated and unable to make their own decisions) on admission or within 48 hours whenever feasible
  • Usual Care — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants and/or surrogates will participate in discussions surrounding life-sustaining care at healthcare provider discretion.

Study Details

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation considerations of a video aid to improve communication and patient-centered outcomes in older injured adults

Key Dates

Start date
Mar 17, 2025
Status verified
Mar 2025
Primary completion
Jun 1, 2026
Completion
Jun 1, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
270 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Arms

  • Experimental: Video conversation aid
  • Active Comparator: Usual Care

Primary Outcome Measure

Number of participants who had a transition in code status from full code [ Time Frame: at time of discharge (about 5 days after admission) ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHoustonTexas77030
Thaddeus J Puzio, MD, MS, FACS
[email protected]
713-500-7218
Erin Fox
[email protected]
(713) 500-7965

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