Press play on better health: could recording doctor visits boost Self-Care in seniors?

NCT ID NCT05824572

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether giving older adults with diabetes and other chronic conditions audio recordings of their clinic visits helps them take a more active role in their own care. Participants either receive these recordings for a year or standard after-visit summaries. The study measures changes in patient activation, medication adherence, and overall well-being.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Audio recordings of primary care clinic visits shared with patients
What this could lead to: If effective, this simple, low-cost tool could help older adults with multiple chronic conditions better understand and follow their care plans, potentially improving self-management and health outcomes.
What could go wrong: The trial is early and may not show a clear benefit over standard after-visit summaries. Recording visits may not suit everyone, and privacy or usability concerns could limit adoption.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dartmouth-Hitchcook Manchester

Manchester, New Hampshire, 03104, United States
University of Texas Medical Branch

Galveston, Texas, 77555, United States
Vanderbit University Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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