CompletedNot Applicable

STAMP: Sharing and Talking About My Preferences

United States909 participantsStarted 2017-07-17

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of an individually transtheoretical model (TTM) tailored intervention on the completion of advance care planning (ACP) behaviors.

Who can participate

Age range

55 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants will be community-dwelling persons with an upcoming primary care visit in the study's practice settings. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe hearing impairment, defined as being unable to participate in a telephone conversation. * Severe visual impairment, defined as being unable to read large-print materials. * Moderate to severe cognitive impairment, defined as either a diagnosis of dementia and/or short-term recall of \<2/3 objects at 2 minutes. * Primary language other than English. * Having completed all of the four ACP behaviors that are the focus of this study.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Number of Participants Who Completed Four ACP Activities: Communication With Loved Ones About Quality Versus Quantity of Life, Completion of a Living Will, Assignment of a Healthcare Agent, and Confirmation of Documents in the Electronic Health Record.

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03137459

SponsorYale University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-06-30

Results submitted2021-05-19

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Who can participate

Age range

55 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.