Can a research assistant help seriously ill patients take charge of their care?
NCT ID NCT07652359
First seen Jun 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
The EMBRACE study tests whether having a research assistant provide health education and support helps low-income and minority patients with serious or terminal illness feel more involved in their healthcare decisions. About 138 adults in the Monterey area will be split into two groups: one gets the extra support, the other gets usual care. Researchers will measure patient activation and decision-making quality using surveys at 3 and 6 months.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Research Assistant Support
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that simple support from a research assistant helps patients with serious illness feel more in control of their healthcare decisions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (138 people) that measures surveys, not health outcomes. The support may not make a meaningful difference in how patients engage with their care.
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