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NCT04612738 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Project Talk Trial: Engaging Underserved Communities in End-of-life Conversations
A NA study of Communication and Advance Care Planning, sponsored by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 1,500
- Enrollment target
- 20
- Study locations
NCT04612738: Recruiting NA study of Communication and Advance Care Planning, sponsored by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
NCT04612738 is a NA study of Communication and Advance Care Planning that is actively recruiting participants, run by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 1,500 participants, roughly in line with the 1,377-participant average among 34 other Communication trials with a reported enrollment target. The trial reports 20 study locations across 8 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04612738, a NA study of Communication and Advance Care Planning, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 1,500 participants
- Enrollment target
- 20
- Study locations
Study Summary
Compared to the general population, individuals from underserved communities are more likely to receive low quality end-of-life care and unwanted, costly and burdensome treatments due in part to a lack of advance care planning (ACP; the process of discussing wishes for end-of-life care with loved ones/clinicians and documenting them in advance directives). This study will use existing, trusted, and respected social networks to evaluate two conversation-based tools intended to engage underserved individuals in discussions about end-of-life issue and motivate them to carry out ACP behaviors. Through this study, investigators will learn how best to engage underserved populations in ACP so as to: 1) increase the likelihood that patients from underserved communities will receive high-quality end-of-life care; 2) address health disparities related to end-of-life treatments; and 3) reduce unnecessary suffering for patients and their families.
Primary Outcome
Study team confirms completion of a signed advance directive
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Hello (serious game)
- BEHAVIORAL The Conversation Project (CP) Starter Kit
- OTHER Table Topics (general conversation game)
Study Locations (20)
Florida
- DeSoto Memorial Hospital - Arcadia
- High Point Neighborhood Family Center - Clearwater
- St. Phillip AME Church - Tallahassee
- City of Temple Terrace, Omar K. Lightfoot Center - Temple Terrace
- 47Million Reasons Healthcare Movement - West Palm Beach
Georgia
- Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital - Albany
- Helene S. Mills - Atlanta
- Seniors First of GA - Atlanta
- Gilmer County Senior Center - Ellijay
Arizona
- Kingman Regional Medical Center - Kingman
- Accord Health Group - Show Low
- El Rio Neighborhood Center - Tucson
California
- Promotores y Promotoras - Santa Paula
- Our Lady of Solitude - Soledad
- Vitas - Walnut Creek
Colorado
- University of Colorado Hospital - Aurora
- HopeWest Montrose - Montrose
Alabama
- Pincham-Lincoln Community Center - Athens
Connecticut
- Stamford Senior Center - Stamford
District of Columbia
- MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Washington D.C.
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 1,500 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-03-19 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-01-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT04612738 shows while recruiting
NCT04612738 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. Its 1,500 participants enrollment target places it among the larger protocols in the corpus, roughly in line with the 1,377-participant average among 34 other Communication trials with a reported enrollment target.
The record links to 5 conditions, with Communication appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Hello (serious game) is the first listed.
NCT04612738 names 20 study sites across 8 states, led by Florida, Georgia, Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04612738 about?
NCT04612738 is a clinical study titled "Project Talk Trial: Engaging Underserved Communities in End-of-life Conversations". Compared to the general population, individuals from underserved communities are more likely to receive low quality end-of-life care and unwanted, costly and burdensome treatments due in part to a lack of advance care planning (ACP; the process of discussing wishes for end-of-life care with loved on...
What is the current status of trial NCT04612738?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 1,500 participants. The study started on 2022-03-19. Estimated completion is 2026-01-31.
What conditions does trial NCT04612738 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Communication, Advance Care Planning, Chronic Illness, Terminal Illness, Advance Directives.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04612738?
The interventions under investigation include: Hello (serious game) (BEHAVIORAL), The Conversation Project (CP) Starter Kit (BEHAVIORAL), Table Topics (general conversation game) (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04612738?
This trial is sponsored by Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, which has 396 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04612738 being conducted?
This trial has 20 study locations across Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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