Game on for End-of-Life talks: new study tests fun way to discuss serious wishes
NCT ID NCT07235839
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a special board game can help older adults (65-100) who had a mild to moderate stroke think about and share their preferences for life-sustaining treatments. The game uses travel themes and cards to make these tough conversations easier. Researchers measured changes in treatment choices, depression, and hope right after the game and again four weeks later.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 72 people
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- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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65 to 100 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Older adults aged 65-100 years. * Diagnosed with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by computer tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and in the subacute stage 1-6 months after stroke onset. * A National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score ≤ 15, indicating mild to moderate stroke severity. * Clear consciousness and able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals diagnosed with chronic psychiatric disorders such as major depression, mania, or bipolar disorder. * Older adults diagnosed with moderate to severe dementia.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lotong PohAi Hospital
Yilan, Taiwan
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