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Official title Comparing Healthcare Visit Recording and Open Notes to Improve Chronic iLlness Care Experience in Older Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05955339
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- CHRONICLE is a randomized trial assessing the comparative effectiveness of providing written visit information via the patient portal (NOTES) versus NOTES plus visit audio recording (AUDIO) to older adult patients with chronic diseases on quality of life and other outcomes. During the trial, the team will also invite caregivers identified by patients to join the project.
- 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
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- PATIENTS:
- ≥ 65 years;
- With multimorbidity (diabetes or hypertension plus one of the following: arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis), asthma, atrial...
- Have had two or more clinic visits in the previous 12 months;
- Plan on receiving ongoing care at the clinic with the enrolled clinician for the subsequent 6 months;
You likely can't join if
- With no capacity to consent to the project;
- With schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, current substance-use disorders, uncorrected hearing or visual impairment with no adjustments to...
- Living in skilled nursing homes or hospice, because they engage less in self-management;
- With cognitive impairment as identified by a score of ≤4 on the six-item screener (SIS)
- Lacking internet access;
- Who do not speak English or Spanish;
See the full eligibility criteria
- PATIENTS:
- ≥ 65 years;
- With multimorbidity (diabetes or hypertension plus one of the following: arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis), asthma, atrial fibrillation, Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (not severe), cancer...
- Have had two or more clinic visits in the previous 12 months;
- Plan on receiving ongoing care at the clinic with the enrolled clinician for the subsequent 6 months;
- Do not have vision or hearing problems that cannot be corrected; and
- Have not recorded a clinic visit for personal use in the past 6 months
- With no capacity to consent to the project;
- With schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, current substance-use disorders, uncorrected hearing or visual impairment with no adjustments to support accessing the interventions or surveys;
- Living in skilled nursing homes or hospice, because they engage less in self-management;
- With cognitive impairment as identified by a score of ≤4 on the six-item screener (SIS)
- Lacking internet access;
- Who do not speak English or Spanish;
- Who (i) do not have access to a personal email, (ii) do not have an email address shared with a family member or patient-identified caregiver, and/or (iii) are not interested in creating a personal email as this would...
- Who do not wish to create a patient portal account, if they do not already have one as this would prevent them from engaging with the intervention(s). CAREGIVERS: Inclusion criteria:
- Agree to their identified role as a caregiver;
- Speak English or Spanish;
- Have capacity to consent to research participation; and
- ≥ 18 years. Exclusion criteria:
- No capacity to consent to the project;
- Living in skilled nursing homes or hospice;
- Lacking internet access; or
- Do not speak English or Spanish
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
- Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Galveston, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Manchester, New Hampshire, United States; Nashville, Tennessee, United States; Galveston, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.