New document helps young adults voice End-of-Life wishes
NCT ID NCT02108028
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a document called Voicing My CHOiCES, designed to help young adults (ages 18-39) with serious illnesses like cancer or HIV discuss their care preferences. Participants filled out questionnaires about anxiety, social support, and communication, then reviewed the document with a healthcare provider. A month later, they repeated the questionnaires and shared whether they had discussed their wishes with loved ones. The goal was to see if the tool reduces anxiety and improves communication about end-of-life care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Voicing My CHOiCES document
What this could lead to
If successful, this tool could help young adults with serious illness feel more supported and less anxious about discussing their care wishes.
What could go wrong
This is an early exploratory study with no control group, so results may not prove the tool is effective. It also relies on self-reported outcomes.
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Locations
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Children's Hospital at Montefiore
The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States
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Children's Hospital of Orange County
Orange, California, 92868, United States
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Childrens National Medical Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
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Cook Childrens Hospital
Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States
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Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida, 33647, United States
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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Rhode Island Hospital (Lifespan)
Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
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The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States