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NCT01550731 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Preparing Older Veterans With Serious and Chronic Illness for Decision Making

A NA study of Aging, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
414
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT01550731 is a NA study of Aging that has completed, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 414 participants, below the 2,193-participant average among 262 other Aging trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT01550731, a NA study of Aging, has completed, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

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

Study Summary

Millions of diverse Veterans live with severe and chronic illness for which they will face complex, ongoing decisions. Although the VHA has been at the forefront of patient-centered chronic care, interventions to prepare Veterans for complex decision-making over the course of chronic illness are lacking. This proposal addresses this gap by testing the efficacy of a novel preparation guide designed to prepare Veterans to communicate with their surrogates and to work with clinicians to make complex, ongoing decisions. The multi-media guide teaches communication and preparation skill behaviors (e.g., how to choose a surrogate and ask clinicians questions) in a culturally appropriate, easy-to-use format (targeted to a 5th grade reading level). This study aims to provide an impetus for changing the paradigm of advance care planning policies within the VA by moving beyond documentation of end-of-life wishes to the activation of Veterans to participate in ongoing communication of their values and goals - a process that is essential to fully realize patient-centered care.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL PREPARE website
  • BEHAVIORAL Advance directive

Study Locations (1)

California

  • San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA - San Francisco

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 414 participants
Start Date 2012-07
Est. Completion 2016-07
Phase NA

Sponsor

VA Office of Research and Development

1,668 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01550731

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01550731 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 414 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 2,193-participant average among 262 other Aging trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower). The listed sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Aging appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which PREPARE website is the first listed.

NCT01550731 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01550731 about?

NCT01550731 is a clinical study titled "Preparing Older Veterans With Serious and Chronic Illness for Decision Making". Millions of diverse Veterans live with severe and chronic illness for which they will face complex, ongoing decisions. Although the VHA has been at the forefront of patient-centered chronic care, interventions to prepare Veterans for complex decision-making over the course of chronic illness are lac...

What is the current status of trial NCT01550731?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 414 participants. The study started on 2012-07. Estimated completion is 2016-07.

What conditions does trial NCT01550731 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Aging.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01550731?

The interventions under investigation include: PREPARE website (BEHAVIORAL), Advance directive (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01550731?

This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01550731 being conducted?

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

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