ER video aims to get seniors talking about End-of-Life wishes
NCT ID NCT04931797
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether showing a short video about advance care planning to older adults in the emergency room can increase the number of people who officially document their healthcare wishes. Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital are enrolling 900 adults aged 65+ (or 50+ with serious illness) and randomly assigning them to watch the video or read an information sheet. The goal is to see if the video leads to more conversations and formal records of patients' preferences.
What this could mean
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Active substance
video decision aid
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give hospitals a simple way to help more people record their healthcare preferences before a crisis.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial. The video may not change actual documentation rates, and results may not apply outside the ER setting.
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Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Newton Wellesley Hospital
Newton, Massachusetts, 02468, United States
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UC Davis
Davis, California, 95616, United States