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Feasibility Of An Advanced Care Decision Aid Among Patients And Physicians_Matlock
NCT01190488 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The investigators propose an evaluation of an end of life patient decision aid (EOL-PtDA) developed by the Foundation for Informed Medical Decision Making using the RE-AIM (Reach Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) framework. To evaluate the Reach and Effectiveness, the investigators propose a pilot randomized clinical trial of the EOL-PtDA among patients on the inpatient palliative care service at University Hospital in Colorado. To evaluate barriers and facilitators of Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance of the EOL-PtDA, we propose focus groups of non-palliative care physicians as we perceive these physicians to be the largest barrier to ultimate adoption of the EOL-PtDA. Additionally we propose a focus group of the palliative care physicians who participated in the implementation of this decision guide study to evaluate the feasibility of conducting a randomized control trial within a pall. care service and to evaluate the acceptability of this decision aid as it was implemented. The investigators also propose to conduct focus groups of normal, healthy clinic patients to determine the acceptability among that population. The End-of-Life decision aid is different from other decision aids. From the vantage point of decision quality, a major difference is that its primary focus is on helping patients clarify their values rather than gain knowledge. The results from this study will provide critical preliminary data to inform a randomized clinical trial and/or widespread implementation of the EOL-PtDA. Specific Aims/Research question(s):Aim 1: To determine the Reach and Effectiveness of an end-of-life patient decision aid by conducting a pilot randomized clinical trial in an inpatient palliative care service. Aim 2: To determine physicians' attitudes towards the end-of-life patient decision aid and to gain insights into potential barriers and facilitators to Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance by conducting a qualitative study of non
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Active Comparator
- BEHAVIORAL End-of-Life / Advanced Care Decision Aid
Study Locations (1)
Colorado
- University of Colorado Hospital — Aurora
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 120 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2011-11 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01190488
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01190488 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 120 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Colorado, Denver, which has 1,447 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 5 conditions, with Palliative Care appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Active Comparator 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: NCT01190488 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Colorado. 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 NCT01190488 about?
NCT01190488 is a clinical study titled "Feasibility Of An Advanced Care Decision Aid Among Patients And Physicians_Matlock". The investigators propose an evaluation of an end of life patient decision aid (EOL-PtDA) developed by the Foundation for Informed Medical Decision Making using the RE-AIM (Reach Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) framework. To evaluate the Reach and Effectiveness, the investi...
What is the current status of trial NCT01190488?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 120 participants. The study started on 2009-11. Estimated completion is 2011-11.
What conditions does trial NCT01190488 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Palliative Care, Decision Making, Decision Support Systems, Clinical, Hospices, Decision Support Techniques. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01190488?
The interventions under investigation include: Active Comparator (BEHAVIORAL), End-of-Life / Advanced Care Decision Aid (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01190488?
This trial is sponsored by University of Colorado, Denver, which has 1,447 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01190488 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Colorado. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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