๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-24

BRIDGE-SIC Efficacy Trial (NCT07735442)

Better Real-time Information on Documentation of Goals of Care for Engagement in Serious Illness Communication (BRIDGE-SIC)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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

This is a pragmatic, prospective, randomized clinical trial to test the effectiveness of large language model (LLM)-generated serious illness conversation (SIC) summaries delivered to patients' inpatient and outpatient clinicians at the time of hospital admission on the primary outcome of days in the hospital in the next 90 days.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Brigham and Women's Hospital โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • LLM-generated SIC summary email to clinical teams (BEHAVIORAL)

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 (2 Sites)

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital โ€” Boston, Massachusetts
  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute โ€” Boston, Massachusetts

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (617) 632-2334

Email: alexi_wright@dfci.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†—