Status:

COMPLETED

Underutilization of Hospice in Older African Americans

Lead Sponsor:

University of Colorado, Denver

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Conditions:

Hospice Decision Making

Eligibility:

All Genders

65+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Despite the documented benefits of hospice, less than 2 million people utilize hospice services annually. Underuse disparities are extreme across race and ethnicity as White Americans comprise 85% of ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Self identify as Black or African American
  • At least 65 years of age

Exclusion

  • Non-English speakers.
  • Patients with cognitive Impairments preventing ability to provide informed consent.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 30 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

144 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04458090

Start Date

March 1 2019

End Date

April 30 2021

Last Update

August 30 2022

Active Locations (1)

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University of Colorado Denver

Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045