A card game could open the door to better End-of-Life conversations
NCT ID NCT06384417
First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a conversation game called 'Hello' can help people with cancer and their loved ones discuss advance care planning—decisions about future medical care. Participants will play either the Hello game or a similar conversation game, complete questionnaires, and join focus groups. The goal is to see if the game is acceptable and useful, and whether it affects healthcare use like hospital visits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Hello for Cancer game
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this game could become a simple tool to help cancer patients and families have important conversations about care preferences, potentially improving quality of life and reducing unwanted hospitalizations.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on feasibility and adaptation, so results may not be generalizable. The game may not change actual healthcare decisions or outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Penn State Cancer Institute
Hershey, Pennsylvania, 17033, United States
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