Visit Notes and Recordings for Chronic Illness Care

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

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Diabetes Mellitus Hypertension
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Health Services Research
Participants needed
1,022 (estimated)
Sponsor
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for older adults with chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension. Participants will help improve care by using written visit notes and audio recordings of their healthcare visits.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 65 years or older
  • I have diabetes or hypertension and another chronic condition
  • I have had two or more clinic visits in the past year
  • I plan to continue receiving care from my doctor for the next 6 months
  • I do not have uncorrectable vision or hearing problems
  • I have not recorded a clinic visit for personal use in the past 6 months

You may not be able to join if

  • I am unable to consent to the project
  • I have schizophrenia or other severe mental disorders
  • I live in a nursing home or hospice
  • I have severe cognitive impairment
  • I do not have internet access
  • I do not speak English or Spanish
  • I do not have a personal email or am not interested in creating one
  • I do not wish to create a patient portal account

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

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.

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Eligibility Criteria
PATIENTS: Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 65 years; * With multimorbidity (diabetes or hypertension plus one of the following: arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis), asthma, atrial fibrillation, Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (not severe), cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary dise…
Contacts

Paul J Barr, PhD

603-646-7016

paul.j.barr@dartmouth.edu

CONTACT

Renata W. Yen, PhD

603-646-5670

renata.west.yen@dartmouth.edu

CONTACT