New video aims to help seniors with kidney disease make tough choices
NCT ID NCT04347629
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a video decision aid helps older adults with advanced kidney disease plan their future medical care. About 456 patients aged 65 and older will watch a video explaining dialysis, non-dialysis management, and CPR, then record their preferences. The goal is to see if this tool increases advance care planning documentation in medical records compared to usual care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Advance Care Planning Video Decision Aid
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help older kidney patients make more informed decisions about their care options, potentially improving quality of life and reducing unwanted treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial. The video may not change actual care decisions or outcomes, and results may not apply to all patient groups.
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Locations
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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Brigham & Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115-6110, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118-2908, United States
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Renal and Transplant Associates of New England, PC
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01107-1381, United States
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Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, 94034, United States
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The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131-0001, United States
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104-6205, United States
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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, 98195-9472, United States
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VA Palo Alto Health Care System
Palo Alto, California, 94034-1290, United States