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Can a simple booklet and video help older african americans make better End-of-Life choices?

NCT ID NCT04458090

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a decision aid—a 12-page booklet and a 17-minute video—can help older African Americans (age 65+) learn more about hospice care and feel more confident about their choices. Many African Americans use hospice less often than White Americans, even though they are more likely to die from diseases that hospice can help with. The study aims to see if providing clear, trustworthy information can improve knowledge, attitudes, and trust in hospice care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A decision aid consisting of a 12-page booklet and a 17-minute video describing hospice care
What this could lead to
If successful, this decision aid could help older African Americans make more informed choices about hospice care, potentially increasing enrollment and satisfaction at end of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on knowledge and attitudes, not on actual hospice enrollment or health outcomes. The results may not apply to all communities or settings.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

144 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2019

Finished

Apr 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Self identify as Black or African American * At least 65 years of age Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speakers. * Patients with cognitive Impairments preventing ability to provide informed consent.

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  • University of Colorado Denver

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States