๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-05-15

Comparing Healthcare Visit Recording and Open Notes to Improve Chronic iLlness Care Experience in Older Adults (NCT05955339)

Comparing Healthcare Visit Recording and Open Notes to Improve the Chronic Illness Care Experience for Older Adults (The CHRONICLE Trial)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

CHRONICLE is a randomized trial assessing the comparative effectiveness of providing written visit information via the patient portal (NOTES) versus NOTES plus visit audio recording (AUDIO) to older adult patients with chronic diseases on quality of life and other outcomes. During the trial, the team will also invite caregivers identified by patients to join the project.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Manchester โ€” Manchester, New Hampshire

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • NOTES (OTHER)
  • AUDIO (OTHER)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)

  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Manchester โ€” Manchester, New Hampshire
  • Vanderbit University Medical Center โ€” Nashville, Tennessee
  • University of Texas Medical Branch โ€” Galveston, Texas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (603) 646-7016

Email: paul.j.barr@dartmouth.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—