COMMUNICATION

This study tests two programs to help parents with advanced cancer communicate better with their children aged 10 to 25. One program provides education, while the other adds hands-on practice. The goal is to improve how often and how well families talk about the illness, reducing…

This study explores whether artificial intelligence can simplify the complex language used in informed consent forms for clinical research. Researchers will test AI-generated simplified versions with 230 participants, including older adults, doctors, and ethics committee members.…

This study aims to see if a communication skills training program is practical and helpful for rehabilitation professionals (like physical and speech therapists) who care for children with serious illnesses. About 25 professionals from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital will t…

This study is testing a new way to help teenagers and young adults with hard-to-treat cancer, along with their parents and doctors, have better conversations about what the future may hold. The goal is to see if this personalized approach is practical and helpful for everyone inv…

This study tests a training program called ABCs that teaches healthcare providers how to have better conversations with patients facing serious illnesses. The program includes online lessons and virtual workshops. Researchers want to see if this training helps clinicians feel mor…

This study tests whether virtual reality-based assertiveness training can improve communication skills and reduce burnout in oncology nurses. Researchers will enroll 60 nurses who have worked in oncology for at least 6 months. The training uses VR to practice being more assertive…

This study looks at whether having one later-morning doctor visit instead of two early visits makes high-risk pregnant patients feel more satisfied with communication. About 200 patients at Duke University Hospital will be randomly assigned to either the standard two-round model …

This study aims to help people from underserved communities have important conversations about end-of-life care. Researchers will use trusted community networks to test two conversation tools that encourage people to discuss their wishes with loved ones and complete advance direc…

This study looks at how drinking alcohol and the way couples talk about sex can influence sexual violence between partners. Researchers will bring 240 couples to a lab, give some alcohol and some a non-alcoholic drink, and ask them to communicate in different styles. The goal is …

This study tests a program that helps parents coach their teen drivers after a traffic ticket. About 580 teens aged 16-17 with a moving violation will use a smartphone app and in-car device to track risky driving. The goal is to see if the program reduces dangerous driving and re…