"My Health Priorities" Program for Multiple Chronic Conditions

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Overseen ByDeborah B Ejem, Ph.D.
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the revised My Health Priorities (MyHP) program among rural and underserved older adults with multiple chronic conditions in the Deep South. The program is designed to help participants clarify their health-related values, as well as improve communication with family caregivers and healthcare providers to support medical decision-making. The main question this study aims to answer is whether the revised MyHP program is practical/easy for individuals to use, and if it helps support necessary conversations about healthcare priorities. Participants will be asked to complete the revised MyHP program over a Zoom or in-person session with their caregiver, as well as complete questionnaires over a telephone interview before and 12 weeks after the completion of the program. In addition to participating in the MyHP program, caregivers will also be asked to complete a series of questionnaires over a telephone interview before and 12 weeks after the program. Both patients and caregivers will also be asked to complete a brief survey about their experience with the program over a telephone interview.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Deborah B Ejem, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for older adults living in rural or underserved areas of the Deep South who have several ongoing health problems. Participants should be able to join sessions with a caregiver and complete phone interviews.

Inclusion Criteria

Caregiver identifies as African American or White/Caucasian
Patient has at least two of the following chronic conditions: cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, or lung disease
I speak English and can complete study questionnaires.
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Exclusion Criteria

Patient resides in a nursing home or assisted living facility
Patient has a documented diagnosis of dementia
Caregiver is unable to participate in the dyadic MyHP-South session and required assessments
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • MyHP-South Program

Trial Overview

The study is testing the MyHP-South program, which helps people identify their most important health goals and improve communication with caregivers and doctors. The program involves group sessions (in-person or Zoom) plus follow-up surveys by phone.

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: MyHP-South UsersExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,677
Recruited
2,458,000+

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Collaborator

Trials
1,841
Recruited
28,150,000+

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Collaborator

Trials
2,896
Recruited
8,053,000+