๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-20

Annual Wellness Visits vs GRACE-augmented Annual Wellness Visits For Older Adults With High Needs - Phase 2 (NCT07166861)

Supporting Practices In Respecting Elders Phase 2

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

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

This study consists of three aims focused on examining the feasibility of adding the Geriatric Resources and Assessment for the Care of Elders (GRACE) model to structured Annual Wellness Visits (AWVs) to improve patient and caregiver outcomes and reduce hospitalizations in older adults with complex health needs. The objectives are to: 1. Co-design a community-centric implementation strategy for the AWVs vs AWVs + GRACE -augmented care (AWV GRACE) study arms 2. Develop a referral pathway and algorithm to optimize enrollment of eligible participants 3. Conduct a pilot clinical trial to assess the feasibility of the AWV GRACE intervention.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Griffin Health โ€” Derby, Connecticut

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Annual Wellness Visit (OTHER)
  • Annual Wellness Visits + Geriatric Resources and Assessment for the Care of Elders (AWV + GRACE) (OTHER)

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

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

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (4 Sites)

  • Griffin Health โ€” Derby, Connecticut
  • Mass General Brigham โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist โ€” Winston-Salem, North Carolina
  • Baylor Scott & White Health โ€” Temple, Texas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (617) 726-1382

Email: csritchie@mgh.harvard.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.

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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†—