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ER video aims to get seniors talking about End-of-Life wishes

NCT ID NCT04931797

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether showing a short video about advance care planning to older adults in the emergency room can increase the number of people who officially document their healthcare wishes. Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital are enrolling 900 adults aged 65+ (or 50+ with serious illness) and randomly assigning them to watch the video or read an information sheet. The goal is to see if the video leads to more conversations and formal records of patients' preferences.

What this could mean

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Active substance
video decision aid
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give hospitals a simple way to help more people record their healthcare preferences before a crisis.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial. The video may not change actual documentation rates, and results may not apply outside the ER setting.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 900 people

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

Started

Apr 2022

Expected to finish

May 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

50 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * anyone aged 65 and over or anyone aged over 50-64 with an indicator of serious illness Exclusion Criteria: * non english or spanish speakers those with a POLST legally blind medically non stable requiring ICU level care

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Conditions

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Emergencies

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Emergencies

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

  • Newton Wellesley Hospital

    Newton, Massachusetts, 02468, United States

  • UC Davis

    Davis, California, 95616, United States

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