New approach to CPR talks may help patients and families feel heard

NCT ID NCT02984124

First seen May 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a new way for doctors to talk about CPR with seriously ill older patients and their families. About 182 patients with conditions like advanced heart failure or cancer took part. The goal was to see if this approach improved how patients and families rated the quality of those conversations.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

  • University of North Carolina

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States

  • University of Vermont

    Burlington, Vermont, 05405, United States

  • University of Washington

    Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States

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