Can a simple booklet and video help older african americans make better End-of-Life choices?
NCT ID NCT04458090
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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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States