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Heartbeat monitor could give voice to silent suffering
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a simple, non-invasive heart rate monitor (called ANI) to see if it could accurately detect pain and discomfort in patients who are unable to communicate, such as those receiving end-of-life palliative care. Researchers compared the monitor's readings to pain as…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Doctors try new conversation tool to help kidney patients plan their care
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a special communication tool called 'Best Case/Worst Case' helps doctors have better conversations with older patients who have severe, permanent kidney failure. The tool helps doctors and patients talk about future care options, quality of life, and end…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Virtual nature journeys ease End-of-Life distress for patients and families
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether sharing a short, immersive nature experience in virtual reality could help hospice patients and their caregivers. Twenty-six people (patients and their caregivers together) tried a personalized 5-15 minute VR session. Researchers measured if this shared …
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Prisma Health-Upstate • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Compassion online: a new hope for intimacy after cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an online mindful compassion program to help women in hospice care improve their sexual function and overall quality of life after cancer treatment. Twenty-two women participated in a four-week online program, with some starting immediately and others waiting. T…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: London Metropolitan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Doctors test new way to talk with parents about Child's cancer care
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a new series of structured meetings between doctors, nurses, and parents could improve care for children with very serious cancer. The meetings, which used visual aids, aimed to help families and medical teams better align on treatment goals from diagnos…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 18:25 UTC
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When families and doctors clash over life support
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how often family members and intensive care doctors disagree when making difficult decisions about stopping life support for critically ill patients. Researchers surveyed 429 cases across France where a patient could not speak for themselves. The go…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Sponsor: Société Française d'Anesthésie et de Réanimation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:41 UTC