Moral Value ConflictsNCT00360711
Genetic Counselors' Experiences of Moral Value Conflicts With Clients
An observational study of Moral Value Conflicts and Moral Distress, run by National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study will examine the experience of moral value conflicts among genetic counselors. Previous research has shown that value conflicts do exist among genetic counselors, but little is known about the nature or consequences of these conflicts. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Moral Value Conflicts, Moral Distress, Genetic Counseling
- How many people
- 0 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2006to 31 Mar 2007
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- A sample of approximately 30 genetic counselors will be interviewed for this study.
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland, 21205
About this study
This study will examine the experience of moral value conflicts among genetic counselors. Previous research has shown that value conflicts do exist among genetic counselors, but little is known about the nature or consequences of these conflicts. This is a sub-study of the "Manifestations and Consequences of Moral Distress Among Genetic Service Providers: An Exploratory Study," which includes genetic counselors, nurses and medical geneticists.
Genetic counselors are recruited for this value-conflict sub-study from among those participating in the Moral Distress study. Participants are interviewed in-depth by telephone about their experiences of moral value conflicts with clients. The interviews cover the following: situations in which the counselor has disagreed with a client's decision or views on a moral level; the counselor's thought processes during and after a session in which conflicts arise; the counselor's feelings and emotions associated with sessions involving a moral value conflict; the counselor's current and previous work settings; the counselor's view of his or her role and responsibility in a client's decision; challenging a client's values or decision; and preparation for value conflicts.
Read the detailed description
Genetic counselors may be faced with situations in which they disagree on a moral level with the views or decisions of their clients. These moral value conflicts between counselors and their clients may have negative emotional consequences for counselors. Little is known about the range of sources of these conflicts, the approaches counselors take to address them, or the impact they have on the counselor's life and career. This study seeks to gain insight into the nature, sources, and consequences of moral value conflicts among genetic counselors through semi-structured in-depth interviews with approximately 30 genetic counselors. Interview questions will be nested within interviews for a larger study entitled "Moral Distress and Suffering of Genetics Professionals". The discussion will be centered on a personal experience of moral value conflict that the counselor has had with a client. Interviews will be transcribed and subjected to thematic analysis. Such analysis will result in the identification of common themes running through the interviews. An understanding of value conflicts may allow for future interventions to minimize the negative effects of these events.
- Conditions
- Moral Value Conflicts, Moral Distress, Genetic Counseling
- Keywords
- Moral Distress, Nondirectiveness, Ethical Dilemma
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Aug 2006 (estimated)
- Study start1 Jun 2006
- Study completion31 Mar 2007
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Moral Value ConflictsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Enrolment
- 0 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
- Sponsor type
- US National Institutes of Health
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00360711
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 999906179
- Other IDs
- 06-HG-N179
- Status last verified
- 31 Mar 2007
- First submitted
- 4 Aug 2006
- Last updated
- 2 Jul 2017
- Results posted
- No
Publications
Hodgson J, Spriggs M. A practical account of autonomy: why genetic counseling is especially well suited to the facilitation of informed autonomous decision making. J Genet Couns. 2005 Apr;14(2):89-97. doi: 10.1007/s10897-005-4067-x.
PubMed 15959640
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Jul 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Genetic Counselors' Experiences of Moral Value Conflicts With Clients
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00360711
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 999906179
- Conditions
- Moral Value Conflicts, Moral Distress, Genetic Counseling
- Keywords
- Moral Distress, Nondirectiveness, Ethical Dilemma
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 0 participants
- Lead sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)US National Institutes of Health
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2006
- Study completion
- 31 Mar 2007
- First posted
- 7 Aug 2006 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study will examine the experience of moral value conflicts among genetic counselors. Previous research has shown that value conflicts do exist among genetic counselors, but little is known about the nature or consequences of these conflicts. This is a sub-study of the "Manifestations and Consequences of Moral Distress Among Genetic Service Providers: An Exploratory Study," which includes genetic counselors, nurses and medical geneticists.
Genetic counselors are recruited for this value-conflict sub-study from among those participating in the Moral Distress study. Participants are interviewed in-depth by telephone about their experiences of moral value conflicts with clients. The interviews cover the following: situations in which the counselor has disagreed with a client's decision or views on a moral level; the counselor's thought processes during and after a session in which conflicts arise; the counselor's feelings and emotions associated with sessions involving a moral value conflict; the counselor's current and previous work settings; the counselor's view of his or her role and responsibility in a client's decision; challenging a client's values or decision; and preparation for value conflicts.
Detailed description
Genetic counselors may be faced with situations in which they disagree on a moral level with the views or decisions of their clients. These moral value conflicts between counselors and their clients may have negative emotional consequences for counselors. Little is known about the range of sources of these conflicts, the approaches counselors take to address them, or the impact they have on the counselor's life and career. This study seeks to gain insight into the nature, sources, and consequences of moral value conflicts among genetic counselors through semi-structured in-depth interviews with approximately 30 genetic counselors. Interview questions will be nested within interviews for a larger study entitled "Moral Distress and Suffering of Genetics Professionals". The discussion will be centered on a personal experience of moral value conflict that the counselor has had with a client. Interviews will be transcribed and subjected to thematic analysis. Such analysis will result in the identification of common themes running through the interviews. An understanding of value conflicts may allow for future interventions to minimize the negative effects of these events.
Study design
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- A sample of approximately 30 genetic counselors will be interviewed for this study.
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Jul 2017.
- Background: PubMed 15959640Hodgson J, Spriggs M. A practical account of autonomy: why genetic counseling is especially well suited to the facilitation of informed autonomous decision making. J Genet Couns. 2005 Apr;14(2):89-97. doi: 10.1007/s10897-005-4067-x.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Moral Value Conflicts and Moral Distress, run by National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 0 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Jul 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00360711, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Jul 2017.