Can a simple video improve End-of-Life care for seriously ill patients?

NCT ID NCT04778761

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether showing a video about advance care planning and hospice to patients with life-limiting illnesses can increase their use of hospice services and help document their care wishes. Researchers will enroll 500 adults with a one-year prognosis or less who receive home-based care. Participants will watch the video at home, and the study will compare hospice use and documented preferences between those who watch the video and those who do not.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Home ACP Video (a behavioral intervention: a video about advance care planning and hospice)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could help more patients with serious illness receive hospice care and have their end-of-life wishes documented.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a treatment trial. It may not change how patients use hospice, and results depend on patients watching and understanding the video.

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Conditions

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Patient Acceptance of Health Care

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END STAGE DISEASE HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION

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Clover Health
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Jersey City, New Jersey, 07302, United States

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