Independent directory Public ClinicalTrials.gov records United States
Clinical Trials Finder
Objective public record navigation
Search Results

Search by objective public record fields.

Search by query text, NCT ID, condition, intervention, sponsor, city, state, recruitment status, phase, study type, healthy volunteer eligibility, sex, or age. Results are retrieved from ClinicalTrials.gov and synchronized into the directory. Search pages remain noindex by default.

Clear filters
ClinicalTrials.gov public records Last synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT

Data is sourced from official ClinicalTrials.gov public API records. Always review the official ClinicalTrials.gov record for the latest information.

Showing 1–24 of 73 matching trials from the live ClinicalTrials.gov search.
Local D1 index available.
Filters: Intervention: Advance directive Clear all
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Group Advanced Care Planning Pilot for Veterans

NCT06646614
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Cancer
Interventions
Group Advance Care Planning Education
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
Federal
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Palo Alto, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 18, 2026 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

The Influence of Default Options in Advance Directives

NCT01346176
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Advance Care Planning
Interventions
Advance Directive Forms
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Pennsylvania
Other
Eligibility
50 Years and older
Enrollment
132 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2010 – 2012
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 2, 2016 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Reducing Disparities in the Quality of Advance Care Planning for Older Adults

NCT03516994
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Metastatic Cancer, Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Parkinson Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, End Stage Liver Disease, End Stage Renal Disease, Diabetes Complications
Interventions
Respecting Choices First Steps, Five Wishes Form
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Duke University
Other
Eligibility
65 Years and older
Enrollment
790 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2024
U.S. locations
4
States / cities
Birmingham, Alabama • Atlanta, Georgia • Columbia, South Carolina + 1 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 15, 2024 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

Randomized Control Trial (RCT) of Early Palliative Care for HCC

NCT02556619
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
Interventions
Early Palliative Care/Symptom Control
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
72 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 26, 2021 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Development of a Community Engagement Activity for Advance Care Planning

NCT02575417
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Chronic Disease
Interventions
Conversation Game
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
93 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2015 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 13, 2020 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Integrating Palliative Care Social Workers Into Sub-Acute Settings: A Feasibility Trial

NCT03546920
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Advanced Medical Illness
Interventions
ALIGN Intervention Phase
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Other
Eligibility
65 Years and older
Enrollment
220 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Denver, Colorado
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 9, 2019 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Advance Care Planning for Older Latinos With Chronic Illness

NCT06081660
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Patient Engagement, End of Life, Chronic Disease, Communication
Interventions
ACP-I Plan
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
San Diego State University
Other
Eligibility
50 Years and older
Enrollment
24 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2022 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Diego, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 12, 2023 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Pragmatic Trial of Video Education in Nursing Homes

NCT02612688
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Interventions
ACP Video Program
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Brown University
Other
Eligibility
65 Years and older
Enrollment
197,692 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2019
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Norcross, Georgia • Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 11, 2020 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Telehealth Visits to Discuss Advanced Directives for Patients Newly Diagnosed With High Grade Glioma

NCT04543201
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Glioma
Interventions
Early START visit using checklist over telephone or zoom
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Rochester
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Rochester, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 17, 2025 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

An Effectiveness-Implementation Trial of SPIRIT in ESRD

NCT03138564
View directory record Official record
Conditions
End Stage Renal Disease
Interventions
SPIRIT, Comparison Condition
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Emory University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
852 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2025
U.S. locations
39
States / cities
Atlanta, Georgia • Decatur, Georgia • North Decatur, Georgia + 29 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 6, 2026 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

A Representational Intervention to Promote Preparation for End-of-life Decision Making

NCT01259011
View directory record Official record
Conditions
End Stage Renal Disease
Interventions
the SPIRIT intervention
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
210 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2010 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 24, 2017 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Advance Care Planning With Formerly Homeless Older Adults Residing in Permanent Supportive Housing

NCT06239896
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Advance Care Planning
Interventions
Facilitated Group ACP Session, Facilitated one-on-one ACP visits
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of California, San Francisco
Other
Eligibility
50 Years and older
Enrollment
650 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2024 – 2027
U.S. locations
6
States / cities
Fremont, California • Oakland, California • San Francisco, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 19, 2025 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Improving Advance Care Planning by Preparing Diverse Seniors for Decision Making

NCT01990235
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Chronic Disease
Interventions
PREPARE Intervention
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of California, San Francisco
Other
Eligibility
55 Years and older
Enrollment
541 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Francisco, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 16, 2018 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Developing a Communication Intervention for People With Memory Challenges and Their Care Partners

NCT05143255
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
Interventions
KNOW
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
38 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2024 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 24, 2026 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Using an End-of-life Conversation Game to Engage Patients With Cancer in Advance Care Planning: Phase 2

NCT06384417
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Genito-Urinary Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Melanoma
Interventions
Hello for Cancer game, Table Topics game
Behavioral · Other
Lead sponsor
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 20, 2026 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Choice Sets for Advance Directives

NCT02209038
View directory record Official record
Conditions
End Stage Renal Disease
Interventions
Expanded AD Choice, Expanded Life-sustaining Therapy Choice
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Pennsylvania
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
321 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2014 – 2015
U.S. locations
15
States / cities
Camden, New Jersey • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Radnor, Pennsylvania + 1 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 6, 2016 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Telephone-Based Coaching Sessions (TAC) to Improve Advance Care Planning Participation in Advanced Cancer Patients and Their Support Person

NCT07141407
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Neoplasm
Interventions
Supportive Care, Telephone-Based Intervention, Survey Administration, Educational Intervention
Other · Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
80 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2026 – 2027
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Everett, Washington • Mount Vernon, Washington • Seattle, Washington
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 24, 2026 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Patient Perception of Video Advance Care Planning

NCT02692950
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Advanced Directive Planning
Interventions
Honor My Decisions Advance Care Planning Video, Post-video questionnaire
Other · Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
36 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Rochester, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 20, 2022 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness--Hospital Study: Pragmatic Trial (Trial 1)

NCT04281784
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Dementia, Chronic Disease, Neoplasm Metastasis, Lung Neoplasm, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Heart Failure，Congestive, Liver Cirrhosis, Kidney Failure, Chronic, Lung Diseases, Interstitial, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Diabetes With End Organ Injury
Interventions
EHR-based Clinician Jumpstart
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Washington
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
2,512 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2022
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Seattle, Washington
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 3, 2025 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Video to Enhance Advance Care Planning in Advanced Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients

NCT01105806
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Pancreas and Hepatobiliary Cancer Patients
Interventions
(CPR) video and questionnaires, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) narrative script and questionnaires
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
57 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2010 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 15, 2015 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Not yet recruiting Not applicable Interventional

A Multi-Site Hybrid Type I Effectiveness-Implementation Randomized Trial of an Emergency Care Action Plan for Infants With Medical Complexity

NCT06993129
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Chronic Disease Management, Infants Health, Emergency, Utilization, Health Care, Caregiver Stress
Interventions
Emergency Care Action Plan
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Vermont
Other
Eligibility
0 Months to 6 Months
Enrollment
500 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2031
U.S. locations
4
States / cities
Aurora, Colorado • Cincinnati, Ohio • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania + 1 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 5, 2025 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Completed Phase 1Phase 2 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Project Power: An HIV Risk Reduction Intervention for Black Men Who Have Sex With Men and Women (BMSM/W)

NCT01376895
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Unsafe Sex, Risk Reduction
Interventions
PROJECT POWER, Power Health
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Nova Southeastern University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 60 Years · Male only
Enrollment
211 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2011 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 10, 2014 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Study of Default Options in Advance Directives

NCT01817686
View directory record Official record
Conditions
COPD, Severe or Very Severe Airflow Obstruction and/or Receiving or Eligible to Receive Long-term Oxygen Therapy, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Other Interstitial Lung Disease Without Curative Therapy, Congestive Heart Failure, NYHA Class IV or NYHA Class III Plus 1 Hospitalization in the Past Year, Malignancy, Any Stage 3B or 4 Solid Tumor
Interventions
Comfort Default AD forms, Life Extension Default AD forms, Standard Default AD forms
Other
Lead sponsor
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center
Federal
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
62 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 29, 2015 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational Accepts healthy volunteers

Advance Care Planning: Communicating With Outpatients for Vital Informed Decision

NCT04660422
View directory record Official record
Conditions
Advanced Care Planning, Shared Decision Making, Video Decision Aids, Communication Skills, Advance Directives, Natural Language Processing, Covid19
Interventions
VitalTalk communication skills training, ACP Decisions Video Program, Intervention training:, Medical Record Review
Other
Lead sponsor
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Other
Eligibility
65 Years and older
Enrollment
42,019 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2020 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New Hyde Park, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 4, 2022 · Synced Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 AM EDT