A Study to Test the Validity and Reliability of the PC 7
Overview
Tab Title Description
Study type
InterventionalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 20-009472
About this study
To conduct a preliminary test of the clinimetrics (validity, reliability, and clinical usefulness) of the PC 7, a new, quantified model for assessing the spiritual concerns of patients receiving palliative care (PC).
A secondary, exploratory aim is to use the PC 7 to describe trajectories of spiritual concern among patients receiving PC.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Be approaching the end of life. The primary criterion for identifying the patient’s prognosis is a referral to the PC team for discussion of goals of care. When the reason for referral to the PC team is unclear from the patient’s medical record the research assistant will ask the primary clinican whether they would be surprised if the patient died within the next 12 months. If the clinician responds they would not be surprised by that outcome then the patient will be determined to be eligible for participation in the study (Lynn, 2005; White et al., 2017).
- Be receiving palliative care in an inpatient, outpatient, or home care setting.
- Be age 18 or older.
- Be able to speak English.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Is cognitively unable to complete study measures (Mini Mental Status Exam [MMSE] < 24).
- Has a history of psychosis (noted in medical record review).
- Is participating in another psychosocial intervention study focused on concepts similar to this study.
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Abraham Labrada Santiago, MDiv, BCC |
Closed for enrollment |
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