COMMUNICATION

This study tests a program that helps parents and teens work together to drive more safely. It includes 580 teens aged 16-17 who have already gotten a traffic ticket. The program uses a smartphone app and a device in the car to track risky driving and give feedback, aiming to pre…

This study tests a coaching program that helps young adults who have finished cancer treatment talk more easily with their friends. The goal is to reduce feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Ten survivors will try the program, and researchers will see if it works and …

This study compares two support programs for parents with advanced cancer who want to improve communication with their children (ages 10-25). One program provides education, while the other adds hands-on practice. The goal is to help parents talk more openly and comfortably about…

This study explores whether artificial intelligence can simplify the complex language used in clinical trial consent forms. Researchers will test AI-generated simplified versions with 230 participants, including older adults, doctors, and ethics board members. The goal is to see …

This study looks at whether having one doctor visit later in the morning, instead of two separate visits, makes high-risk pregnant patients feel better about their care. About 200 women staying at Duke University Hospital for pregnancy complications will be randomly assigned to o…

This study aims to see if a special communication training program is practical and helpful for rehabilitation professionals (like physical and speech therapists) who work with children facing serious illnesses. About 25 staff members at St. Jude will take part in the training an…

This study tests a training program called ABCs that teaches healthcare providers how to have better conversations with patients facing serious illness. About 350 doctors, nurses, and other providers will take online modules and virtual workshops. The goal is to see if the traini…

This study aims to help people from underserved communities have important conversations about end-of-life care and complete advance directives. Researchers will use trusted community networks to test two conversation tools with 1,500 adults. The goal is to improve care quality a…

This study looks at how drinking alcohol and the way couples talk about sex can lead to sexual violence between partners. Researchers will bring 240 couples to a lab, give some alcohol and some a non-alcoholic drink, and observe their reactions. The goal is to understand what inc…

This study is testing a new way to help teenagers and young adults with hard-to-treat cancer, along with their parents and doctors, have better conversations about what the future may hold. The goal is to see if this personalized approach is practical and helpful for everyone inv…

This study tests whether virtual reality-based assertiveness training can improve communication skills and reduce burnout in oncology nurses. Researchers will enroll 60 nurses who have worked in oncology for at least 6 months. The training uses VR to practice being more assertive…