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Official title Motivational Interviewing to Enhance Advance Care Planning for Older Adults and Caregivers After Emergency Visits
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06090240
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a motivational interviewing (MI) intervention in enhancing advance care planning (ACP) among older adults who have visited the Emergency Room (ER) in the past six months and their family caregivers. The main question it aims to answer is: The effectiveness of the MI-based ACP intervention implemented within six months of an ER visit on improving older adults' advance directives (AD) completion rate.
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
- The target group will be dyads comprising older adults who have had ER visits within the previous six months and their family caregivers. A dyad is...
- Aged 65 or older
- At least one episode of ER visit in the last six months
- Has a family caregiver to be present during the intervention
- Able to communicate in Chinese
You likely can't join if
- Has completion of an AD
- Moderate to severe cognitive impairment or diagnosis of dementia, as identified in health records
- Communication problems (e.g., deafness or aphasia) For family caregivers: Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged 18 or above
- Immediate or extended family member or friend nominated by an eligible older adult participant as primary caregiver
- Able to communicate in Chinese Exclusion Criteria:
See the full eligibility criteria
- The target group will be dyads comprising older adults who have had ER visits within the previous six months and their family caregivers. A dyad is defined as one older adult and one primary family caregiver of the...
- Aged 65 or older
- At least one episode of ER visit in the last six months
- Has a family caregiver to be present during the intervention
- Able to communicate in Chinese
- Has completion of an AD
- Moderate to severe cognitive impairment or diagnosis of dementia, as identified in health records
- Communication problems (e.g., deafness or aphasia) For family caregivers: Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged 18 or above
- Immediate or extended family member or friend nominated by an eligible older adult participant as primary caregiver
- Able to communicate in Chinese Exclusion Criteria:
- Moderate to severe cognitive impairment
- Communication problems (e.g., deafness or aphasia)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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, not specified. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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