A Clinical Trial of Interventions to Support Family Surrogates of Critically Ill Patients (NCT05587517)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Hypotheses 1a and 1b: Compared to Supportive Conversation arm, the EMPOWER intervention will significantly decrease surrogate decision makers' symptoms of grief and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (primary outcomes); and H1b. experiential avoidance, depression, regrets, and increases in patients' value-concordant care (secondary outcomes) at T1-T4. Hypothesis 2. Qualitative data will provide insights not captured by quantitative data. Hypothesis 3. Reductions in experiential avoidance will mediate reductions in grief and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms, highlighting it as important to target in future implementation.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Miami — Miami, Florida
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- EMPOWER (BEHAVIORAL)
- Supportive Conversation (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- University of Miami — Miami, Florida
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — New York, New York
- NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medicine — New York, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (212) 746-1374
Email: hgp2001@med.cornell.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.