Can videos and training improve end-of-life planning for cancer patients?

NCT ID NCT03609177

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested whether showing patients videos about advance care planning and training doctors in communication could improve how cancer care is delivered. Over 13,800 patients and their doctors took part across multiple clinics. The goal was to see if these tools led to more discussions and documentation of patients' wishes for future medical care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

  • Duke Health

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • Northwell Health

    New Hyde Park, New York, 11040, United States

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