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Death chat: could a 2-Hour talk ease our fear of dying?

NCT ID NCT07525492

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National University of Singapore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a program called Die-logue, where middle-aged adults (40-60) join a group discussion about death and then watch online videos on advance care planning. Researchers want to see if this improves their attitudes toward death, ability to cope, and readiness to make end-of-life plans. Half the participants get the group talk plus online education, while the other half only get the online education. The goal is to understand if open conversations about death can help people feel more prepared.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Death conversation and online advance care planning education
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that simple group discussions about death help people feel more prepared for end-of-life planning.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no disease focus, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is brief (2 hours) and may not lead to lasting changes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 148 people

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Expected to start

Apr 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 40 to 60 years * Able to comprehend the English language * Have not completed any form of advance directives * Able and willing to participate in the Die-logue programme and surveys Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals diagnosed with any life limiting diseases * Individuals with self-reported history of mental health disorders or neurological disorders

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Necrophobia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Advanced care planning (ACP) Death anxiety Death attitude (implicit/explicit) End of life care

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National University of Singapore

    Singapore, Singapore

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