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New talk therapy aims to ease End-of-Life decisions for kids with cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a special communication program for doctors and parents of children with advanced cancer. The goal was to help families and doctors agree on treatment goals, especially when a child is near the end of life. The study included 111 children with a poor prognosis a…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:27 UTC
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Virtual reality brings peace to hospice patients and families
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a shared virtual reality (VR) nature experience could help hospice patients and their caregivers feel better. 26 patient-caregiver pairs tried a synchronized VR program with calming nature scenes. Researchers measured quality of life, fear of death, pain…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Prisma Health-Upstate • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:26 UTC
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Silent suffering? 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 or stress during routine care, compared to a st…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:25 UTC
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Nurse-Led program offers simple relief for dry mouth in frail patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a nurse-led education program for dry mouth in 70 adults with life-limiting conditions or frailty. The program trained nurses to discuss causes and treatments with patients and create a care plan. The main goal was to see if this approach reduced dry mouth compl…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New program helps families give comfort meds at end of life
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a nurse-led program called Palliate that trains family carers to prepare and give extra medications to loved ones dying at home. Thirty adults evaluated how acceptable, safe, and easy the program was. The goal is to improve comfort and support for families durin…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 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 sexual function, well-being, and quality of life. The results may help create bette…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: London Metropolitan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:19 UTC
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ICU study reveals how often families and doctors clash on life support decisions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how often family members and doctors disagree when deciding to stop life-sustaining treatments in intensive care units (ICUs). Researchers included 429 adult patients in French ICUs whose families were involved in these difficult decisions. The goal was to me…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Sponsor: Société Française d'Anesthésie et de Réanimation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can a simple conversation improve End-of-Life care for kidney patients?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a communication tool called 'Best Case/Worst Case' to help older adults with advanced kidney disease talk with their doctors about treatment choices. About 320 patients and their doctors took part, with some doctors trained to use the tool and others not. The go…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:03 UTC