Can bias training help doctors talk fairly to all families?

NCT ID NCT05165888

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a training program to help doctors reduce racial bias when talking to families of seriously ill patients. Twenty-two doctors participated in simulated conversations with a Black actor playing a family member. The goal was to see if bias training improved communication compared to standard communication training alone. The study was small and completed, providing early insights into how to make end-of-life care more equitable.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Communication and Bias Mitigation Training
What this could lead to: If successful, this training could help doctors communicate more fairly with families of all backgrounds during end-of-life care.
What could go wrong: This was a small pilot study with only 22 doctors, so results may not apply to all doctors or real-world settings. The training's long-term impact is unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Communication Critical Illness

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CRITICAL ILLNESS TERMINAL ILLNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Montefiore Medical Center

The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States

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