PALLIATIVE CARE

This trial tests a program that combines palliative care with remote monitoring and telehealth to better support people with advanced cancer. Participants complete questionnaires and physical exams, and their care is tailored to their needs. The study includes 300 adults with met…

This study tests whether a mobile health app can help family caregivers of patients receiving home palliative care. 120 caregivers will either use the app for 6 weeks or receive usual care alone. The app provides education on symptom management, daily care, and stress relief. Res…

This early-stage trial tests a drug called resiniferatoxin (RTX) for people with severe bone pain from cancer that hasn't been helped by standard treatments. About 30 adults will receive a single injection into the spine to see if it safely reduces pain. The study will track pain…

This study tests whether a 6-week nurse-led support program helps family caregivers of patients receiving home palliative care feel more confident and reduce hospital visits. The program includes education, phone coaching, and guidance on managing symptoms and stress. Researchers…

This study tests whether watching calming virtual reality (VR) nature videos, including scenes from Saudi Arabia, can improve quality of life and emotional well-being for people receiving palliative care and their family caregivers. About 100 patient-caregiver pairs will take par…

This study tests a 7-week mindfulness and compassion program (MCCP) for doctors, nurses, and nursing assistants who care for cancer patients. The goal is to see if it boosts positive emotions and reduces negative feelings like stress and burnout. 160 participants will be randomly…

This study tests whether an interactive virtual reality (VR) program can help reduce pain, anxiety, and fatigue in 20 hospitalized palliative care patients. Participants use a VR headset with sensors to interact with a calming natural environment for 10 minutes daily over 14 days…

This study looks at whether adding a palliative care team—specialists in comfort and holistic support—can improve quality of life for people who have had a mechanical heart pump (LVAD) for at least a year. About 90 adults who are not eligible for a heart transplant will be random…

This study tests whether a structured palliative care protocol, combined with staff training, can improve end-of-life care for ICU patients on ventilators. Researchers will compare the protocol to usual care across multiple centers. The goal is to ensure patients are comfortable …

This study tests a death education program for family caregivers of people with advanced cancer. The program includes four one-on-one sessions to help caregivers communicate about death, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve spiritual well-being. About 30 caregivers will tak…

This study tests whether doctors can safely perform ultrasound-guided pain procedures, like nerve blocks, at home for patients with chronic or cancer pain. It includes 100 adults already receiving home hospital care. The goal is to see if this approach reduces pain, cuts down on …

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset for 10 minutes a day can reduce pain, anxiety, and fatigue in people receiving palliative care. Forty adults with complex needs will be randomly assigned to either a fully immersive VR experience or a control version that k…

This pilot study tests a tool called CSNAT-I that helps healthcare workers identify and address the needs of family caregivers looking after palliative cancer patients at home. Sixty caregivers in Hong Kong will be randomly assigned to receive the tool or usual care. The study wi…

This study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, compares a mobile app called DINKNESH to paper forms for identifying patients who need palliative care. About 1,440 adults with chronic conditions and their health workers will take part. The goal is to see if the app makes it easier to find a…

This study tests a clinical decision support tool that helps doctors decide when to refer heart failure patients to palliative care. The tool uses a risk model to predict one-year survival and provides guidance at the point of care. Researchers will enroll 2,260 participants, inc…

This study surveys 300 doctors to understand how they decide whether to continue or stop blood thinners in patients receiving palliative care. Using hypothetical cases, researchers aim to uncover patterns in these complex decisions. The study is observational and does not involve…

This study will interview 6 palliative care professionals (nurses, doctors, consultants) in the UK to understand how the proposed Assisted Dying Bill might affect their sense of professional identity. The goal is to gather insights that could help hospitals support staff if the b…

This study observes how often blood-thinning drugs are prescribed to patients receiving palliative care. Researchers will track 410 adults to understand current practices, since there are no clear guidelines. The goal is to gather information that could lead to better, more consi…