Video Conversation Aid for End-of-Life Care Discussions
(ADVISE Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byThaddeus J Puzio, MD, MS, FACS

Age: 65+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation considerations of a video aid to improve communication and patient-centered outcomes in older injured adults

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for older adults who have been admitted to care after a trauma and can communicate in English or Spanish. It's not for those already on hospice, not expected to live more than 48 hours, with existing DNR/DNI orders, or prisoners.

Inclusion Criteria

Admitted to any level of care following trauma

I speak English or Spanish.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients admitted while on hospice

Patients not expected to survive over 24-48 hours

Existing do not resuscitate (DNR)/do not intubate (DNI)

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Video conversation aid (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study is testing a video aid designed to help improve conversations about end-of-life care compared to usual care without the video tool. The goal is to see if this improves patient-centered outcomes.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Video conversation aidExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention