Removing Surrogates' Uncertainty to Reduce Fear and Anxiety After Cardiac Events (NCT06048068) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Removing Surrogates' Uncertainty to Reduce Fear and Anxiety After Cardiac Events
United States53 participantsStarted 2023-09-07
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to test the feasibility and acceptability of an informational website to reduce uncertainty, psychological distress, and caregiver burden among close family members of cardiac arrest patients. The investigators hypothesize that participants who receive access to the website will have lower rates of uncertainty, psychological distress, and caregiver burden at 3 months post-hospital discharge compared to participants who receive usual care.
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:
* 18 years of age or older
* Surrogate of a living NewYork Presbyterian Hospital cardiac arrest patient
* English- or Spanish-speaking
* Has a working smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other device with internet access
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any medical and/or psychiatric impairment precluding them from complying with the protocol
* Non-English and non-Spanish speaking
* Lack of internet/device access
* Surrogate of an adult CA patient who passed away
* Cannot be reached for initial contact (3 unsuccessful attempts made in ICU)
* Moved to the in-patient floor before initial contact can be established
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
1
Mishel Uncertainty in Illness Scale Score - Family Member Form
Timeframe: Data was collected at study enrollment in the ICU (baseline), at hospital discharge (approximately 21 days after baseline), and 3 months post-hospital discharge. The data at 3 months post-discharge is reported