Status:

COMPLETED

Feasibility Study of Use and Acceptability of New Clear Communication of Lab Test Results (CCLR) Letter for Older Adults

Lead Sponsor:

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

Conditions:

Communication

Eligibility:

All Genders

70+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will try out a new way of writing a blood test result letter to patients explaining the results in a way to help them understand what the results mean and any next steps to be taken.

Detailed Description

The primary goal of this study was to help healthcare providers more effectively communicate the meaning of laboratory test results and any need for follow-up, facilitating patient engagement in their...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • age 70 or older
  • English fluency
  • order for CBC, BMP, or FLP
  • capacity to provide informed consent
  • willingness to participate in follow-up phone survey

Exclusion

  • provider determined potential participant does not have cognitive capacity to read or understand communication about lab test results

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 6 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 11 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

61 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06971887

Start Date

November 6 2023

End Date

October 11 2024

Last Update

August 26 2025

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University of Massachusetts Medical School

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 01655