Empowering Monterey Bay Residents for Activated, Collaborative, and Equitable Care (NCT07652359) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Empowering Monterey Bay Residents for Activated, Collaborative, and Equitable Care
138 participantsStarted 2026-10-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the EMBRACE Study is to evaluate whether a facilitated intervention improves shared decision-making (SDM) and patient activation among low-income and minority individuals more than usual care only. The ultimate goal is to enhance SDM and patient activation in 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:
* Participants must be receiving clinical care by a primary care physician in the Monterey area
* Participants must be 18 years or older.
* Participants must speak either English or Spanish.
* Participants must be able to consent verbally in English or Spanish to all study procedures.
* Participants must self-identify as a racial/ethnic minorities OR identify as having low-income status
Exclusion Criteria:
\- Patients unable to respond to survey questions in either English or Spanish.
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.
1This trial focuses on 'patient activation' for people with advanced or terminal illness — can you help me understand what that means in practice, and whether learning to be a more active participant in my care decisions could realistically benefit my situation right now?
2Since this trial isn't recruiting yet, do you know when it's expected to open, and would it make more sense for me to start standard care in the meantime rather than waiting to see if I qualify?
3The study is set in the Monterey Bay area — is that something I'd need to factor into my life logistically, and do you know whether participation would require regular in-person visits or could it be done remotely?
4This is listed as a non-phase study, which often means it's focused on behavior or care delivery rather than a drug or device — does that change the kind of risks involved, and are there any downsides to being in a research study about shared decision-making during a serious illness?
5How does the Patient Activation Measure — the main tool this study is using — actually work, and would you say I'm already engaged enough in my own care decisions, or is there a gap this kind of program might realistically help me address?
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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Patient activation using the "Patient Activation Measure" survey
Timeframe: 3-months post-enrollment
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Patient activation using the "Patient Activation Measure" survey