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ER visit sparks life planning: study tests motivational interviewing for advance care planning

NCT ID NCT06090240

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether motivational interviewing (a supportive conversation style) can help older adults who recently visited the ER and their family caregivers complete advance care plans. 300 pairs (older adult + caregiver) will either receive three counselling sessions or a self-education booklet. The goal is to see if the talks boost readiness to document healthcare wishes.

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Active substance
motivational interviewing (MI) counselling sessions
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a few counselling sessions after an ER visit help older adults complete advance care plans and make their wishes known.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so the effect may be small. Results depend on participants' willingness to engage, and the study is limited to Chinese-speaking dyads in Hong Kong.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 300 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2023

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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The target group will be dyads comprising older adults who have had ER visits within the previous six months and their family caregivers. A dyad is defined as one older adult and one primary family caregiver of the older adult. For older adults: Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 65 or older * At least one episode of ER visit in the last six months * Has a family caregiver to be present during the intervention * Able to communicate in Chinese Exclusion Criteria: * Has completion of an AD * Moderate to severe cognitive impairment or diagnosis of dementia, as identified in health records * Communication problems (e.g., deafness or aphasia) For family caregivers: Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 or above * Immediate or extended family member or friend nominated by an eligible older adult participant as primary caregiver * Able to communicate in Chinese Exclusion Criteria: * Moderate to severe cognitive impairment * Communication problems (e.g., deafness or aphasia)

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Advance care planning Advance directives Family members Older adults

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Locations

  • University of Hong Kong, School of Nursing

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    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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