PRISM Race and Communication Pilot RCT

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · May 27, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

The PRISM Race and Communication Pilot RCT is a clinical trial designed to explore how well a program called PRISM can help improve communication between doctors and patients, particularly for individuals from racial minority backgrounds who are seriously ill. The trial aims to see if this program can also help these patients build resilience, which means being able to cope better with their illness. The study is currently looking for 60 participants who are hospitalized and have a life expectancy of two years or less due to conditions like advanced cancer or severe lung disease.

To be eligible for the trial, participants must be at least 18 years old, speak English, and not have any cognitive impairments that would prevent them from completing surveys or taking part in the PRISM sessions. If you join the trial, you'll be part of a program that aims to enhance communication with your healthcare team, which could lead to better care and support. This trial is an important step in understanding how to improve healthcare experiences for patients from diverse backgrounds facing serious health challenges.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Seriously ill adults with median life expectancy of two years or less (e.g. metastatic cancer or inoperable lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) \<35% predicted or oxygen dependence, restrictive lung disease with total lung capacity (TLC) \<50% predicted, New York Heart Association (NYHA) class III or IV heart failure, or Child's class C cirrhosis or Model for End Stage Liver Disease(MELD) \>17)
• • Hospitalized at either Harborview Medical Center or University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake
• • At least 18 years of age
• • English-speaking
• • No cognitive impairment precluding completion of surveys or participation in the PRISM sessions
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Younger than 18 years of age
• • Non-English speaking
• • Ccgnitive impairment that would preclude completion of surveys and participation in the PRISM sessions.