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NCT00471016 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

An Intervention to Improve End of Life Decision Making Among Homeless Persons

A NA study of Advance Care Planning and End of Life Decision Making, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
59
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00471016: Completed NA study of Advance Care Planning and End of Life Decision Making, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

NCT00471016 is a NA study of Advance Care Planning and End of Life Decision Making that has completed, run by University of Minnesota. The registered enrollment target is 59 participants, below the 504-participant average among 9 other Advance Care Planning trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT00471016, a NA study of Advance Care Planning and End of Life Decision Making, has completed, sponsored by University of Minnesota.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
59 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This project is a prospective, randomized controlled trial to improve the end of life experience for homeless persons by facilitating the expression of their wishes and enhancement of their dignity when facing serious illness, death, or the prospect of dying. Our main hypothesis is that homeless persons will engage in this intervention and increase rates of advance directive completion.

Conditions Studied

Advance Care Planning End of Life Decision Making

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Guided intervention

Study Locations (1)

Minnesota

  • Listening House - Saint Paul

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 59 participants
Start Date 2006-06
Est. Completion 2006-09
Phase NA
University of Minnesota

966 total trials

What the finished NCT00471016 record still lists

NCT00471016 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 59 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 504-participant average among 9 other Advance Care Planning trials with a reported enrollment target (88% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with Advance Care Planning appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Guided intervention is the first listed.

NCT00471016 reports a single indexed study location in Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00471016 about?

NCT00471016 is a clinical study titled "An Intervention to Improve End of Life Decision Making Among Homeless Persons". This project is a prospective, randomized controlled trial to improve the end of life experience for homeless persons by facilitating the expression of their wishes and enhancement of their dignity when facing serious illness, death, or the prospect of dying. Our main hypothesis is that homeless per...

What is the current status of trial NCT00471016?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 59 participants. The study started on 2006-06. Estimated completion is 2006-09.

What conditions does trial NCT00471016 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Advance Care Planning, End of Life Decision Making.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00471016?

The interventions under investigation include: Guided intervention (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00471016?

This trial is sponsored by University of Minnesota, which has 966 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00471016 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Minnesota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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