CompletedPhase 1/2

PRISM Race and Communication Pilot RCT

United States28 participantsStarted 2023-07-19

Plain-language summary

This is a pilot randomized trial of 60 patients to test feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of PRISM to improve resilience and facilitate improved patient-clinician communication in racially minorities patients with serious illness.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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

Inclusion Criteria: * Seriously ill adults with median life expectancy of two years or less (e.g. metastatic cancer or inoperable lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) \<35% predicted or oxygen dependence, restrictive lung disease with total lung capacity (TLC) \<50% predicted, New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III or IV heart failure, or Child's class C cirrhosis or Model for End Stage Liver Disease(MELD) \>17) * Hospitalized at either Harborview Medical Center or University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake * At least 18 years of age * English-speaking * No cognitive impairment precluding completion of surveys or participation in the PRISM sessions Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 years of age * Non-English speaking * Ccgnitive impairment that would preclude completion of surveys and participation in the PRISM sessions.

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

10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC)

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04915079

SponsorUniversity of Washington

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-08-29

Results submitted2026-01-26

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Who can participate

Age range

18 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.