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Virtual nature walks bring comfort to hospice patients and loved ones
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether watching calming nature scenes together in virtual reality could help hospice patients and their caregivers feel better. 26 patient-caregiver pairs tried the experience, and researchers measured changes in quality of life, fear of death, and pain. The go…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Prisma Health-Upstate • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 13:47 UTC
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New communication approach aims to improve End-of-Life care for children with cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a special communication program for doctors and nurses to talk with parents of children who have advanced cancer. The goal was to help families and doctors agree on treatment goals, especially for children nearing end of life. The study included 111 children wit…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 13:44 UTC
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Silent suffering no more? new monitor reads comfort in End-of-Life patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a non-invasive device called ANI that measures heart rate patterns to assess comfort in 20 non-communicating patients receiving end-of-life palliative care. The goal was to see if the ANI could reliably detect pain during procedures, compared to a standard nurse…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:50 UTC
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Simple nurse chat cuts dry mouth misery for frail patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a nurse-led education program for dry mouth in 70 adults with life-limiting conditions or frailty. Nurses taught patients about causes and treatments, then made a care plan. The goal was to see if this approach reduced dry mouth complaints more than usual care.
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:03 UTC
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Mindfulness may ease sexual struggles for women after cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 4-week online mindful compassion program for women who had sexual problems after cancer treatment and were in hospice care. 22 women took part, and the program aimed to improve their sexual function, well-being, and quality of life. The results help show wheth…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: London Metropolitan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:01 UTC
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Family vs. doctor: who decides when to stop life support?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined how often family members and doctors disagree when deciding to stop life-sustaining treatments in the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers observed 429 adult ICU patients in France whose treatment was being limited. The goal was to measure the frequency and …
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Sponsor: Société Française d'Anesthésie et de Réanimation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:15 UTC