CompletedNot Applicable

GAMification to Encourage End-Of-Life Discussions Between ICD Patients and Caregivers

United States60 participantsStarted 2021-01-20

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility and efficacy of the GAMification to Encourage End-Of-Life (GAME-EOL) intervention, which uses the Hello Game program to encourage and facilitate quality end-of-life (EOL) discussions between implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) recipients and family members of ICD recipients.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 99 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * ICD recipients with a family member or friend who lives with them or provides a significant role in the healthcare decision making process * Internet access Exclusion Criteria: * Age less than 18 years * No family member or friend willing to participate with the ICD recipient * Significant cognitive impairment * Institutionalization (e.g., nursing home, prison)

What they're measuring

Feasibility of GAME-EOL

Timeframe: At study completion, up to 3 months post intervention

Completion of Advance Directives

Timeframe: 8 weeks post intervention

Change in concordance of end of life (EOL) Attitudes

Timeframe: Baseline, post intervention

Change in experience of end of life issues

Timeframe: Baseline, post intervention

Change in attitudes about discussions and actions related to end of life

Timeframe: Baseline, post intervention

Knowledge about the ICD in relation to end of life (EOL).

Timeframe: Baseline, post intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04994782

SponsorDebra Moser

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-03-27

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