Enhancing Caregiver Empathy by Empowering Patients to Discuss Their Values (NCT05055141) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Enhancing Caregiver Empathy by Empowering Patients to Discuss Their Values
United States539 participantsStarted 2018-12-12
Plain-language summary
The aim of the ENHANCE study was to determine if an intervention focused on empowering medical inpatients to discuss their values and interests with their Cleveland Clinic Caregivers leads to greater caregiver empathy, improved patient experience, and improved Caregiver experience. The intervention patient participants received a poster where they were able to share things about themselves that they wanted their Caregivers to know. These posters were hung on the wall behind their bed. A few days later, they were given a survey to assess their experiences in the hospital. On the control floors, medicine patients were recruited a few days into their admission and administered a survey. CCF Caregivers completed surveys before the intervention period and afterward. Data collection is complete, data analysis is largely finished and a manuscript is in progress. 320 patients and 219 CCF Caregivers participated in the study.
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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* patients admitted to one of the study units within past 48 hours (intervention) or within 3-5 days of admission (control)
* age 18 years or older
* on the Internal Medicine service
* capable of making own medical decisions
Exclusion Criteria:
* patients not admitted to Internal Medicine service on one of the study units
* time from admission outside inclusion parameters
* less than 18 years of age
* incapable of making medical decisions
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
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Jefferson Scale of Patient Perceptions of Physician Empathy