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Outlook: An Intervention to Improve Quality of Life in Serious Illness
NCT00939146 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This study will demonstrate whether an end-of-life preparation and completion intervention reduces anxiety, depression, pain and other symptoms and improves functional status, spiritual well-being, and quality of life. If effective, the intervention offers a brief, inexpensive, and transportable non-physician treatment method for improving the experience of individuals in the latter stages of life-limiting illness.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Outlook Attention Control
- OTHER Outlook Intervention
Study Locations (1)
North Carolina
- Duke University Medical Center — Durham
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 154 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-09 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00939146
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00939146 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 154 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Duke University, which has 1,129 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 4 conditions, with Heart Failure appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Outlook Attention Control is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00939146 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include North Carolina. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00939146 about?
NCT00939146 is a clinical study titled "Outlook: An Intervention to Improve Quality of Life in Serious Illness". This study will demonstrate whether an end-of-life preparation and completion intervention reduces anxiety, depression, pain and other symptoms and improves functional status, spiritual well-being, and quality of life. If effective, the intervention offers a brief, inexpensive, and transportable non...
What is the current status of trial NCT00939146?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 154 participants. The study started on 2010-02. Estimated completion is 2013-09.
What conditions does trial NCT00939146 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Heart Failure, Neoplasms, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Renal Disease. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00939146?
The interventions under investigation include: Outlook Attention Control (OTHER), Outlook Intervention (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00939146?
This trial is sponsored by Duke University, which has 1,129 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00939146 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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