PALLIATIVE CARE

This study tests whether a structured palliative care plan, combined with staff training, can improve the end-of-life experience for ICU patients on breathing machines when life support is withdrawn. About 720 adults in ICUs will be involved, comparing the new approach to usual c…

This study explores whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset can help 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 less immersive version for 10 …

This early-stage trial tests whether a single injection of resiniferatoxin (RTX) can safely reduce severe bone pain caused by cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments. About 30 adults with advanced cancer will receive the injection into their lower back and be followed…

This study tests whether adding palliative care (extra support for symptoms, emotions, and planning) can improve quality of life for people who have had a heart pump (LVAD) for at least a year. About 90 adults who are not waiting for a heart transplant will be randomly assigned t…

This study aims to see if high-flow nasal therapy (HFNT) can help relieve severe breathlessness in patients receiving palliative care. About 40 adults with incurable illness and significant breathing difficulty will receive both HFNT and fan therapy for 30 minutes each. Researche…

This study tests whether watching calming virtual reality nature scenes, including local Saudi landscapes, can improve quality of life and emotional well-being for palliative patients and their family caregivers. About 100 patient-caregiver pairs will take part at home. The goal …

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 and quality of life. The stud…

This study tests whether giving pain-relief procedures—like nerve blocks—at home can help adults with chronic, cancer, or nerve pain. About 100 people in a home hospital program will receive ultrasound-guided treatments at home instead of in a clinic. The goal is to see if this a…

This study tests a program called Mindful Compassion Care (MCCP) to see if it helps doctors, nurses, and nursing assistants who care for cancer patients feel more positive emotions and less stress. About 160 healthcare workers will either take the program or receive no extra supp…

This study explores whether interactive virtual reality (VR) can help reduce pain, anxiety, and fatigue in people receiving palliative care. Twenty hospitalized adults will use a VR program that lets them interact with a calming natural environment, aiming to distract the brain f…

This study tests a new tool called CSNAT-I that helps caregivers of people with advanced cancer get the support they need. About 60 caregivers in Hong Kong will be randomly assigned to use the tool or receive usual care. The goal is to see if the tool reduces caregiver burden and…

This study looks at how often adults in palliative care (end-of-life support) are given blood-thinning medications. Researchers will review the records of 410 hospitalized patients to see current prescribing patterns. The goal is to gather information that could help create bette…

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

This study aims to understand how doctors make tough choices about blood-thinning medications for patients receiving palliative care. Researchers will survey 300 physicians using hypothetical cases to see whether they would continue or stop these drugs. No treatments are given; t…

This study tests a new computer tool that helps doctors decide when to refer heart failure patients to palliative care. The tool uses a risk score to predict who might benefit from extra support. Researchers will see if doctors find the tool easy to use and if it leads to more ti…

This study interviews 6 palliative care professionals to understand how the proposed Assisted Dying Bill might affect their sense of professional identity. Researchers aim to gather insights that could help hospitals support staff if the bill becomes law. The study does not test …