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NCT06646614 Group Advanced Care Planning Pilot for Veterans

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Clinical Trial Summary
NCT ID NCT06646614
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor VA Palo Alto Health Care System
Condition Cancer
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2025-07-15
Primary Completion 2027-12-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Group Advance Care Planning Education

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2025-07-15 with a primary completion date of 2027-12-01.

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Brief Summary

The proposed research aims to engage participants in group educational sessions to facilitate learning of topics related to advanced care planning and to determine whether this approach is more effective than usual care alone.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. All patients \>18 years old with newly diagnosed cancer are eligible. 2. Patients must have the ability to understand and willingness to provide verbal consent 3. Participants must speak English Exclusion Criteria: 1. Inability to consent to the study 2. Plans to move within the area and leave the VA system within 4 months

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Manali I Patel, MD MPH MS

✉ manalip@stanford.edu

📞 6504935000

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06646614 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Cancer. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06646614 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06646614 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at manalip@stanford.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06646614 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Palo Alto, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06646614 clinical trial?

NCT06646614 is sponsored by VA Palo Alto Health Care System. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.

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