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A Pilot Study of Using Video Images in Advance Care Planning in Malignant Glioma Patients


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21 Years
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Not Enrolling
Both
Advanced Brain Cancer

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Trial Information

A Pilot Study of Using Video Images in Advance Care Planning in Malignant Glioma Patients


A randomized controlled trial of a video decision aid in 50 patients with advanced brain
cancer. Subjects will have three options for their goals of care: life prolonging care,
basic medical care, or comfort care.


Inclusion Criteria:



- Advanced brain cancer

- English Speaking

- Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

- Folstein mini mental status score of 23 or less

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Health Services Research

Outcome Measure:

end of life preference at time of interview

Outcome Time Frame:

5 minutes after survey

Safety Issue:

No

Principal Investigator

Angelo Volandes, MD

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Authority:

United States: Institutional Review Board

Study ID:

2008-P-000826/6

NCT ID:

NCT00970788

Start Date:

July 2008

Completion Date:

March 2009

Related Keywords:

  • Advanced Brain Cancer
  • Brain Neoplasms
  • Glioma

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Location
MGH Boston, Massachusetts  02114