New study tests whether a simple chat can improve ICU decisions for older adults
NCT ID NCT06378151
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a structured conversation guide that emergency doctors can use with seriously ill older adults or their families to make shared decisions about intensive care. The trial involves 40 participants and aims to see if the tool is acceptable and feasible. It does not test a drug or treatment, but rather a way to improve communication in the emergency department.
What this could mean
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Active substance
structured conversation guide and clinician training
What this could lead to
If successful, this could improve how doctors and patients make shared decisions about intensive care in the emergency department.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It tests a communication tool, not a treatment, so direct health benefits are limited.
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Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States