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Communication Training + ACP Videos for Cancer (ACP-PEACE Trial)
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Led By James A. Tulsky, MD
Research Sponsored by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 4 years
Awards & highlights
ACP-PEACE Trial Summary
This trial is designed to help oncologists better serve patients by delivering more patient-centered, goal-concordant care.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for oncology clinics with more than one doctor, serving a patient base where at least 30% are aged 65 or older. It's not open to pregnant women, prisoners, adults unable to consent, and minors (infants through teenagers).Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study aims to improve how oncologists communicate with patients by using tools like Clinician Communication Skills Training, Advance Care Planning Videos and Video Declarations. The goal is better care that aligns with what patients want.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial focuses on communication strategies rather than medications or medical procedures, traditional physical side effects are not expected. However, emotional or psychological responses may vary among participants.
ACP-PEACE Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 4 years
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4 years
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Advance Care Planning Documentation
Secondary outcome measures
Communication and Decisional Satisfaction
Confidence in Future Care
Decisional Regret
+3 moreACP-PEACE Trial Design
4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Main Study ArmExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Patients with cancer being seen at the 30 oncology clinics will be exposed to clinicians who have had communication skills training (Vital Talk) and who are using video decision aids (ACP Decisions). Our main outcome is advance care planning documentation.
Group II: Comprehensive Record Review of ACPExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
A review of Medical orders for resuscitation preferences in the electronic health record
A review of Medical orders for Palliative care consultations preferences in the electronic health record
A review of Medical orders for Hospice use preferences in the electronic health record
Group III: Advance Care Planning-Video DeclarationExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Video Declaration:
From among this group of 450 participants, the video declaration of preferences activity will be conducted with 240 patients.
For those participants that agree to the video declaration, they will proceed with recording of their video declarations
The RA will begin by reading a standardized introduction to aid the subject do the video
Group IV: Advance Care PlanningExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
-Survey:
A group of older patients with advanced cancer (N=450) will have a survey over the course of the 36 months of recruitment.
Participants will be provided written copies of the questions to follow along during the interviews
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteLead Sponsor
1,078 Previous Clinical Trials
310,872 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Other Cancers
25,551 Patients Enrolled for Other Cancers
Massachusetts General HospitalOTHER
2,928 Previous Clinical Trials
13,168,355 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Other Cancers
351 Patients Enrolled for Other Cancers
Boston Medical CenterOTHER
382 Previous Clinical Trials
839,399 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am unable to give consent for myself.I am 65 or older, speak English, and have advanced cancer.I am under 18 years old.My clinic serves mostly patients who are 65 or older.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Main Study Arm
- Group 2: Advance Care Planning
- Group 3: Advance Care Planning-Video Declaration
- Group 4: Comprehensive Record Review of ACP
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
At how many venues is this trial being overseen?
"At present, this study is being administered from 4 distinct clinical sites. These are located in Durham, Rochester and New Hyde Park among several other places. It would be advisable for potential participants to opt for a nearby clinic to reduce their travelling needs."
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Are there any opportunities for volunteers to participate in this clinical research?
"Per clinicaltrials.gov, this investigation is still open for enrolment. The trial was first launched on September 14th 2018 and has been amended as of June 30th 2022."
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What is the current enrollment rate for this clinical trial?
"Affirmative. Data posted on clinicaltrials.gov shows that this medical trial, which originally debuted on September 14th 2018, is currently accepting participants. Approximately 30 thousand individuals need to be enrolled from 4 distinct sites."
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