Can a simple online tool help dementia patients make their healthcare wishes known?

NCT ID NCT06509373

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested whether a tool inside a patient portal could help people with mild memory problems discuss and document their future healthcare wishes. About 300 older adults with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia took part. The goal was to see if they would use the tool and if it led to more advance care planning with their doctors.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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