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Communication Strategies for Children With Medical Complexity
N/A
Recruiting
Led By Jody L Lin, MD, MS
Research Sponsored by University of Utah
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up immediately after reviewing the intervention
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial tests different ways to explain medical treatment options to parents of children with complex health issues. Participants watch a video and take a survey to see if the way information is presented affects their decision-making quality.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adult caregivers of children with complex medical conditions. Participants must be able to speak English or Spanish. It's designed to help understand how best to communicate about treatment risks and benefits, aiming to improve decision-making quality.
What is being tested?
The study tests different communication strategies by having participants view a video simulating a clinic visit and then complete a survey. The goal is to see if the way information is presented affects the decisions caregivers make for their children.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves watching videos and completing surveys rather than testing medications, there are no direct physical side effects associated with participating in this research.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ immediately after reviewing the intervention
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~immediately after reviewing the intervention
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Decision readiness
Secondary study objectives
Decision intent for treatment
Decisional Conflict Scale
Knowledge
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
16Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Normalizing onlyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Receive information about normalizing language related to the clinical decision.
Group II: Normalizing and narratives onlyExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Receive information about normalizing language and narratives related to the clinical decision.
Group III: Narratives onlyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Receive narratives in addition to the control condition.
Group IV: Complexity, normalizing, and narratives onlyExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Receive information about complexity, normalizing language, and narratives related to the clinical decision.
Group V: Complexity onlyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Receive information about complexity related to the clinical decision.
Group VI: Complexity and normalizing onlyExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Receive information about complexity and normalizing language related to the clinical decision.
Group VII: Complexity and narratives onlyExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Receive information about complexity and narratives related to the clinical decision.
Group VIII: Ambiguity, normalizing, and narratives onlyExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Receive information about ambiguity, normalizing language, and narratives related to the clinical decision.
Group IX: Ambiguity, complexity, and normalizing onlyExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Receive information about ambiguity, complexity, and normalizing language related to the clinical decision.
Group X: Ambiguity, complexity, and narratives onlyExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Receive information about ambiguity, complexity, and narratives related to the clinical decision.
Group XI: Ambiguity onlyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Receive information about ambiguity related to the clinical decision.
Group XII: Ambiguity and normalizing onlyExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Receive information about ambiguity and normalizing language related to the clinical decision.
Group XIII: Ambiguity and narratives onlyExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Receive information about ambiguity and narratives related to the clinical decision.
Group XIV: Ambiguity and complexity onlyExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Receive information about ambiguity and complexity related to the clinical decision.
Group XV: AllExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
Receive all new communication approaches
Group XVI: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
No new communication approaches received.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Narrative
2017
N/A
~340
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of UtahLead Sponsor
1,134 Previous Clinical Trials
1,790,380 Total Patients Enrolled
Children's Hospital Los AngelesOTHER
245 Previous Clinical Trials
5,072,367 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Multiple Chronic Conditions
160 Patients Enrolled for Multiple Chronic Conditions
Jody L Lin, MD, MSPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Utah
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My child has neuromuscular scoliosis and hasn't decided on spinal fusion surgery.I speak English or Spanish.I am an adult who cares for a child with complex medical needs.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Normalizing only
- Group 2: Ambiguity and normalizing only
- Group 3: Normalizing and narratives only
- Group 4: Complexity, normalizing, and narratives only
- Group 5: Ambiguity, complexity, and normalizing only
- Group 6: Ambiguity, complexity, and narratives only
- Group 7: Narratives only
- Group 8: Ambiguity, normalizing, and narratives only
- Group 9: Complexity and narratives only
- Group 10: Ambiguity and narratives only
- Group 11: Ambiguity and complexity only
- Group 12: Ambiguity only
- Group 13: Control
- Group 14: All
- Group 15: Complexity only
- Group 16: Complexity and normalizing only
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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