Word choice matters: study tests how phrasing changes End-of-Life decisions

NCT ID NCT07405710

First seen Feb 15, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study explores how different wording in code status questions influences the choices patients make and how doctors view those decisions. About 118 adults over 65 who can read and speak English will answer surveys through an online portal. The goal is to improve communication and documentation around resuscitation preferences.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick

    RECRUITING

    New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States

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