Communication

This study tested whether an in-vehicle device that gives real-time feedback on driving, plus optional parent communication training, can reduce risky driving and traffic violations among teens who recently got a moving violation. 240 teens aged 16-17 with a valid Ohio license an…

Researchers in St. Louis are studying whether the order of offers in a text message changes how people respond to COVID-19 testing and vaccination help. Participants are adults applying for rent or utility assistance in St. Louis City or County. Each person gets a survey with two…

This trial tests whether a brief online game can help Canadian adults better identify COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. Participants judge true/false statements and get instant feedback in a game-like format, compared to reading the same information as a blog post or doing nothing…

This trial tests whether a brief online game can help adults better identify COVID-19 and vaccine misinformation. Participants judge true or false statements and get instant corrections in a game-like format. The study compares this approach to reading the same information as pla…

Researchers are testing a digital picture-based tool that lets children with cancer report symptoms and distress during high-dose methotrexate treatment. The study includes children aged 5 to 17, their guardians, and healthcare professionals. Children use the tool to rate distres…

This study tested an online training program called CHATO for nursing home staff who care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias. The training aimed to improve how staff communicate, which may reduce behavioral symptoms like agitation or rejection of care. Over 5,000 staf…

This study tested a program called PRISM, which teaches skills like stress management and goal setting, to see if it helps racial minority patients with serious illnesses feel more resilient and communicate better with their healthcare providers. The study enrolled 28 seriously i…

This study tested a program called PRISM that teaches stress management, goal-setting, and coping skills to adolescents and young adults (ages 12-24) with advanced cancer. Researchers wanted to see if it could improve quality of life and reduce anxiety and depression. The program…

This study tested a smartphone app called SRAVI that reads lip movements and turns them into words on a screen. It was used by 31 adult patients in acute or critical care who had a tracheostomy and could not speak. The goal was to see if the app could help them communicate better…

This study explores whether artificial intelligence can simplify the language used in informed consent forms for clinical trials. Researchers will test AI tools like ChatGPT and NotebookLM to rewrite these forms and see if people understand them better. The study involves 230 par…

About one in seven babies in the United Kingdom needs treatment on a neonatal unit, and parents often face hard choices about care. The ShAPE study asks parents of babies who received blood transfusions, medication for a heart condition called patent ductus arteriosus, or steroid…

This study aims to help people from underserved communities talk about their wishes for end-of-life care and complete advance directives. Researchers will use trusted community networks to host events where two conversation tools are tested. About 1500 adults will participate to …

This study tested a family-based telehealth program for teens aged 12–18 involved with child welfare and their caregivers. The program aimed to improve communication and emotion regulation through weekly video sessions. 93 participants were enrolled, and researchers measured chan…

This trial tests whether adding role-play video demonstrations to an online course helps fifth-year medical students at Ain Shams University learn doctor-team communication skills. One group receives the standard online course, while the other also watches recorded videos showing…

This study tests whether a script-guided conversation before surgery helps patients and their families better understand general anesthesia, the anesthesiologist's role, and the risks they are consenting to. Adults having elective surgery under general anesthesia will receive the…

This study tested a two-day training program designed to help newly graduated nurses speak up about patient safety concerns. 76 nurses from a hospital in Ankara, Turkey, were split into two groups: one received the training, the other did not. Researchers measured changes in comm…

This study tests a tool called the Cultural Formulation Interview-Engagement Aid (CFI-EA), designed to help clinicians and patients from different cultural backgrounds communicate better. The goal is to see if using this tool improves patient satisfaction and keeps people in trea…

This study looked at how different ways of communicating (like talking in person vs. texting) change brain activity. Researchers used fMRI scans on 30 healthy young adults while they watched videos of different communication styles. The goal was to see if each style uses a differ…

This study tested a special communication program for doctors and parents of children with advanced cancer. The goal was to help families and doctors agree on treatment goals, especially for children nearing end of life. Researchers measured whether this improved the child's qual…

This study tested a communication tool called 'Best Case/Worst Case' for older adults with advanced kidney disease. Doctors were trained to discuss best, worst, and most likely outcomes for treatment options. The goal was to see if this approach helps patients receive more pallia…

This study looked at whether digital services like smartphone apps can help people with psychosomatic disorders continue their treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, when social distancing and hygiene rules limit in-person therapy. About 2000 patients from clinics took part, usi…

This study tested a program called iCOT to improve how occupational therapy interns communicate with patients in mental health settings. The program included online training and feedback from patients, supervisors, and experts. Researchers compared interns who received iCOT to da…

This pilot study tested whether AI-generated daily written summaries can help ICU clinicians communicate better with families. Clinicians edited the AI summaries before giving them to families. The study involved 27 participants and measured how acceptable and feasible this appro…

This study tested a new way for doctors and families to talk about ICU care for very sick patients with advanced illnesses. Instead of continuing treatments indefinitely, they used 'time-limited trials' — agreements to try treatments for a set period and then check if the patient…

This study tested whether a tool called "Best Case/Worst Case" helps doctors have better conversations with severely injured older adults (age 50+) and their families about treatment options. Researchers compared communication quality before and after surgeons learned to use the …

This study tested whether a peer mentoring program could improve therapeutic communication skills in pediatric nursing students. 73 students were randomly assigned to either receive peer mentoring or standard lessons only. Researchers measured communication skills using a scale a…

This study looked at whether the way a physiotherapist talks about virtual reality (VR) affects how chronic pain patients view the treatment. Researchers showed 115 patients one of two videos: one with positive, encouraging words about VR, and another with negative, discouraging …