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NCT04347629 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Improving Medical Decision Making for Older Patients With End Stage Renal Disease
A NA study of Palliative Care and Decision Aids, sponsored by Tufts Medical Center.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 456
- Enrollment target
- 9
- Study locations
NCT04347629: Active NA study of Palliative Care and Decision Aids, sponsored by Tufts Medical Center.
NCT04347629 is a NA study of Palliative Care and Decision Aids that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Tufts Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 456 participants, below the 1,391-participant average among 18 other Palliative Care trials with a reported enrollment target (67% lower). The trial reports 9 study locations across 5 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04347629, a NA study of Palliative Care and Decision Aids, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Tufts Medical Center.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 456 participants
- Enrollment target
- 9
- Study locations
Study Summary
The overall objective of this study is to reduce the burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its consequences for an aging U.S. population. To accomplish this, the investigators propose to conduct a multi-center randomized trial of an advance care planning (ACP) video intervention (vs. usual care) among older patients with CKD.
Primary Outcome
Documentation in the electronic health record reflecting an ACP conversation (any of the following: completion of advance directive or physician order for life sustaining treatment (POLST); code status documentation; provider note reflecting ACP discussion).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Advance Care Planning Video Decision Aid
Study Locations (9)
Massachusetts
- Brigham & Women's Hospital - Boston
- Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston
- Boston Medical Center - Boston
- Renal and Transplant Associates of New England, PC - Springfield
California
- VA Palo Alto Health Care System - Palo Alto
- Stanford University - Palo Alto
New Mexico
- The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center - Albuquerque
Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
Washington
- University of Washington - Seattle
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 456 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-06-21 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-05-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT04347629 still lists
NCT04347629 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 456 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,391-participant average among 18 other Palliative Care trials with a reported enrollment target (67% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Palliative Care appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Advance Care Planning Video Decision Aid is the first listed.
NCT04347629 lists 9 locations in 5 states (Massachusetts, California, New Mexico).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04347629 about?
NCT04347629 is a clinical study titled "Improving Medical Decision Making for Older Patients With End Stage Renal Disease". The overall objective of this study is to reduce the burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its consequences for an aging U.S. population. To accomplish this, the investigators propose to conduct a multi-center randomized trial of an advance care planning (ACP) video intervention (vs. usual care...
What is the current status of trial NCT04347629?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 456 participants. The study started on 2021-06-21. Estimated completion is 2027-05-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04347629 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Palliative Care, Decision Aids, Renal Disease, End Stage.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04347629?
The interventions under investigation include: Advance Care Planning Video Decision Aid (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04347629?
This trial is sponsored by Tufts Medical Center, which has 169 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04347629 being conducted?
This trial has 9 study locations across California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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