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NCT03972163 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Standardized Patient-Centered Medication Review in Home Hospice
A NA study of Palliative Care and Caregivers, sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 23
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03972163 is a NA study of Palliative Care and Caregivers that has completed, run by University of Massachusetts, Worcester. The registered enrollment target is 23 participants, below the 1,415-participant average among 18 other Palliative Care trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT03972163, a NA study of Palliative Care and Caregivers, has completed, sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 23 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This is a pilot cluster randomized trial that tests the effect of a novel intervention that trains hospice staff to 1. regularly review, simplify, and align patients' prescribed medications with their goals of care as their illness progresses, and 2. support family caregivers with education that empowers them to understand each medication's use, develop skills for safe administration, and 3. understand when stopping medications may be beneficial.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL NIA Medication Management - Active Comparator
- BEHAVIORAL STOPPFrail (Screening Tool of Older Persons Prescriptions)
- BEHAVIORAL "Discontinuing Medication Appropriately" and "Understanding the Art of Communication about Deprescribing"
- BEHAVIORAL "Key Approaches to Support Informal Family Caregivers in Managing Medications"
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Care Dimensions - Danvers
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 23 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-01-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2023-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03972163
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03972163 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 23 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 1,415-participant average among 18 other Palliative Care trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Massachusetts, Worcester, which has 240 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 7 conditions, with Palliative Care appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which NIA Medication Management - Active Comparator is the first listed.
NCT03972163 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03972163 about?
NCT03972163 is a clinical study titled "Standardized Patient-Centered Medication Review in Home Hospice". This is a pilot cluster randomized trial that tests the effect of a novel intervention that trains hospice staff to 1. regularly review, simplify, and align patients' prescribed medications with their goals of care as their illness progresses, and 2. support family caregivers with education that emp...
What is the current status of trial NCT03972163?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 23 participants. The study started on 2020-01-15. Estimated completion is 2023-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT03972163 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Palliative Care, Caregivers, Poly Pharmacy, Interdisciplinary Communication, Hospices.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03972163?
The interventions under investigation include: NIA Medication Management - Active Comparator (BEHAVIORAL), STOPPFrail (Screening Tool of Older Persons Prescriptions) (BEHAVIORAL), "Discontinuing Medication Appropriately" and "Understanding the Art of Communication about Deprescribing" (BEHAVIORAL), "Key Approaches to Support Informal Family Caregivers in Managing Medications" (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03972163?
This trial is sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester, which has 240 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03972163 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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