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Official title African Americans (AA) Communities Speak
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05908487
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- African Americans are less likely to receive quality end-of-life (EoL) care. Addressing disparities in EoL care will need efforts to support a better understanding of African American patients' EoL cultural values and preferences for EoL communication and the impact of historical and ongoing care delivery inequities in healthcare settings.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Adults. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Aim 1.1 Person with serious Illness:
- Self-identified as African American (i.e., born, raised, and lived primarily in the US)
- Non-Hispanic or Latino
- Age ≥60 years
- English-speaking
You likely can't join if
- Person with serious illness: -Cannot be receiving hospice care Bereaved Family Member: -Cannot be a paid "sitter" Inclusion Criteria: Aim 1.2...
- Self-identified as African American (i.e., born, raised, and lived primarily in the US)
- Non-Hispanic or Latino
- Age ≥60 years
- English-speaking
- Loved one dies in the last 12 months and was diagnosed with a condition that fits into one of 3 illness paradigms including cancer, cardiac disease...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Aim 1.1 Person with serious Illness:
- Self-identified as African American (i.e., born, raised, and lived primarily in the US)
- Non-Hispanic or Latino
- Age ≥60 years
- English-speaking
- Has been diagnosed with a condition that fits into one of 3 illness paradigms including cancer, cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, neuro-degenerative disease, renal disease, stroke, sepsis, hepatic disease)
- Callahan Six-Item Screener score ≥4
- Able to complete baseline surveys. Bereaved family member:
- Self-identified as African American (i.e., born, raised, and lived primarily in the US)
- Non-Hispanic or Latino
- Age ≥60 years
- English-speaking
- Loved one dies in the last 12 months and was diagnosed with a condition that fits into one of 3 illness paradigms including cancer, cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, neuro- degenerative disease, renal disease, stroke...
- Callahan Six-Item Screener score ≥4
- Able to complete baseline surveys.
- Person with serious illness: -Cannot be receiving hospice care Bereaved Family Member: -Cannot be a paid "sitter" Inclusion Criteria: Aim 1.2 Bereaved Family member:
- Self-identified as African American (i.e., born, raised, and lived primarily in the US)
- Non-Hispanic or Latino
- Age ≥60 years
- English-speaking
- Loved one dies in the last 12 months and was diagnosed with a condition that fits into one of 3 illness paradigms including cancer, cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, neuro- degenerative disease, renal disease, stroke...
- Callahan Six-Item Screener score ≥4
- Able to complete baseline surveys Pastors:
- Self-identifying as African American
- White, Non-Hispanic or Latino
- Sged ≥18 years old. Inclusion Criteria: Aim 3 Clinician eligibility:
- Practice at a University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) or Montefiore/Einstein site that provides care to patients eligible for outcomes surveys
- At least 3 months of clinical practice at the study site prior to the intervention training to measure pre-intervention patient surveys Exclusion criteria: -Lack of at least 3 months of clinical practice at the study...
- Self-identified as African American (i.e., born, raised, and lived primarily in the US)
- Non-Hispanic or Latino, 3. age ≥60 years
- English-speaking
- Has been diagnosed with a condition that fits into one of 3 illness paradigms including cancer, cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, neuro-degenerative disease, renal disease, stroke, sepsis, hepatic disease)
- Callahan Six-Item Screener score ≥4
- Able to complete baseline surveys. Exclusion criteria include: -Currently receiving hospice care. Family member eligibility:
- Age ≥ 18 years
- English-speaking
- Community-dwelling
- Unpaid care provider of a person with a serious illness. Exclusion criteria: 1. Cannot be a paid "sitter".
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Birmingham, Alabama, United States
- The Bronx, New York, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, not specified. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Birmingham, Alabama, United States; The Bronx, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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