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South Florida Residents Knowledge and Opinions on End-of-Life Issues
NCT01008241 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The goal of this cross-sectional study is to gain an understanding of the knowledge and attitudes regarding end of life issues and hospice care among a sample of residents of South Florida. This study is being conducted by 3rd year Osteopathic Medical Student (OMS-III)Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU COM) research fellow Heather Ruff as part of the research fellowship requirements. Participants will complete a paper and pencil questionnaire that measures 4 domains of interest (advanced care planning; end of life care; hospice care and death and dying) as well as demographic factors (age, marital status, education etc.). It is estimated that the survey will take 15 minutes to complete. Data will be collected anonymously, with no personal identifying information. The instructions on the questionnaire state that by completing the questionnaire, the participant is providing consent to participate in the study. We will use time and space sampling methods to recruit up to 250 participants at community venues (i.e., beaches, street corners, parks, pedestrian malls, and other public venues were people congregate) in South Florida. At each venue, we will define a specific area; persons who enter the defined area will be approached, screened for eligibility (18 years of age or older and a resident of South Florida), and if eligible, invited to participate by trained research staff. Sampling intervals will be determined by traffic flow at each venue. If a person agrees to participate they will be given a paper and pencil copy of the survey to complete on the spot. Participants will be given a token of appreciation. Data entry and data analyses will be done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Paper questionnaire
Study Locations (2)
Florida
- A variety of public venues in Broward County — Fort Lauderdale
- A variety of public venues in Miami-Dade County — Miami
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 361 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-03 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01008241
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01008241 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, 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 361 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Maria Isabel Fernandez, which has 1 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Death appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Paper questionnaire 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: NCT01008241 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Florida. 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 NCT01008241 about?
NCT01008241 is a clinical study titled "South Florida Residents Knowledge and Opinions on End-of-Life Issues". The goal of this cross-sectional study is to gain an understanding of the knowledge and attitudes regarding end of life issues and hospice care among a sample of residents of South Florida. This study is being conducted by 3rd year Osteopathic Medical Student (OMS-III)Nova Southeastern University Co...
What is the current status of trial NCT01008241?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 361 participants. The study started on 2009-10. Estimated completion is 2010-03.
What conditions does trial NCT01008241 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Death. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01008241?
The interventions under investigation include: Paper questionnaire (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01008241?
This trial is sponsored by Maria Isabel Fernandez, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01008241 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Florida. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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