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Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
ID02799537

Comparing the Stanford Letter Project Form to Traditional Advance Directives

Led by Stanford University · Updated on 2024-04-08

1000

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

17 weeks

Total Duration

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What this Trial Is About

This research aims to compare two types of advance directive forms available in English and Spanish to find out which one patients find easier to use. It focuses on adults interested in completing advance directives and able to read and write in these languages. The study is designed to gather patient preferences regarding these forms to improve clarity and patient-centeredness in advance care planning. Participants will be randomly assigned to complete either the Stanford letter advance directive (intervention group) or the California state traditional advance directive (control group). After completing the assigned form, participants will answer questions about how much they liked and understood the document. The study involves no medical treatments, only questionnaires to assess ease of use and patient preferences. During the study, participants will complete questionnaires about the forms they used, including how well the forms describe decision-making, treatment preferences, and future care wishes. Researchers will collect data from up to 1000 participants and analyze results to determine which advance directive is more user-friendly. The study includes follow-up measures over about one year to capture participant feedback and form ease of use.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Comparing the Stanford Letter Project Form to Traditional Advance Directives

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Over 18 years of age
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Under 18 years of age

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Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

1 online visit

Treatment

Duration - Single session

Participants complete either the Stanford letter advance directive or the California state traditional advance directive and answer related questionnaires about their preferences and understanding.

1 online visit

Long-term Monitoring

Duration - 1 year

Participants' responses and preferences are collected and analyzed over the course of one year.

Periodic online assessments

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

1

Stanford School of Medicine

Stanford, California, United States, 94305

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Research Team

V

VJ Periyakoil, MD

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

DOUBLE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Purpose

OTHER

Number of Arms

2

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