New program helps families discuss End-of-Life care with doctors

NCT ID NCT04593472

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a program called SHARE that helps older adults with memory problems and their families talk about healthcare wishes with their primary care doctor. About 273 people took part. The program provided tools and guidance to improve communication and advance care planning. The goal was to see if it improved the quality of these conversations and end-of-life care.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could improve communication and advance care planning for older adults with cognitive impairment.
What could go wrong: This is a completed behavioral study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all populations or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cognitive Dysfunction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beacham Center

Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Greater Dundalk

Dundalk, Maryland, 21222, United States
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Remington

Baltimore, Maryland, 21211, United States
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - White Marsh

Nottingham, Maryland, 21236, United States
MedStar Health at Leisure World Boulevard

Silver Spring, Maryland, 20906, United States
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

Baltimore, Maryland, 21218, United States
Medstar CSA Collington and House call Program

Mitchellville, Maryland, 20721, United States
Medstar CSA Montgomery County

Olney, Maryland, 20832, United States
Medstar Harbor Hospital

Baltimore, Maryland, 21225, United States

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