Can AI help create a lasting legacy for the seriously ill?

NCT ID NCT07009210

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether an AI-assisted program called 'Reflections: My Story' is practical and acceptable for adults with serious illness. The program helps patients create a personal legacy, guided by a trained clinician. Researchers will enroll 20 participants to see if they find the experience worthwhile and if it can be delivered smoothly.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: AI Assisted Personalized Legacy Program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a meaningful way for people with serious illness to create a personal legacy, potentially easing emotional distress.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 20 participants. It may not show clear benefits or be practical for broader use.

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

EXISTENTIAL DISTRESS SERIOUS ILLNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mayo Clinic
RECRUITING

Phoenix, Arizona, 85054, United States
Mayo Clinic
RECRUITING

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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