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New ICU checklist aims to ease suffering for dying patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a simple checklist called CMOT (Comfort Measures Only Time Out) to help ICU teams reduce distress when removing a breathing tube from a dying patient. About 184 patients and their healthcare teams will take part across four ICUs. The goal is to see if the checkli…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:08 UTC
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Poetry therapy aims to bring dignity to LGBTQ+ cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a special type of therapy called poetic dignity therapy is practical and helpful for LGBTQ+ cancer patients nearing the end of life. The therapy involves a clinician asking questions to help patients share their life story, which is then turned into a poe…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Last wishes granted: study brings dignity to End-of-Life care
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program called the 3 Wishes Project in safety-net hospitals, which care for diverse and disadvantaged patients. The program helps fulfill dying patients' final wishes to improve their end-of-life experience and support grieving families. About 900 patients and …
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:12 UTC
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Can a smartphone app ease end-of-life care? new study explores digital support for patients and families.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a web-based platform and app can help patients receiving palliative care at home, along with their families and caregivers, track symptoms and well-being. About 150 adults in North Rhine-Westphalia are using the tool while researchers measure its ease …
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Sponsor: University Hospital Muenster • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 16:10 UTC
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AI helps doctors better understand cancer Patients' wishes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether artificial intelligence can accurately summarize conversations between doctors and patients with advanced cancer about their care goals. Researchers will check the accuracy of these AI summaries and ask patients and clinicians for their feedback. The goal…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 12, 2026 12:03 UTC