PALLIATIVE CARE

This study tests whether a mobile app called SUPPORT+ can improve quality of life for adults with advanced cancer who are no longer receiving anticancer treatment. Participants use the app to report symptoms weekly, get self-care tips, and receive nurse follow-up if symptoms are …

This Mayo Clinic study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can reduce anxiety, depression, and emotional distress in people receiving palliative care. Twenty terminally ill patients with a year or less to live will use VR to visit simulated travel destinations or activities they c…

This study tests a questionnaire called NECPAL to see if it can spot patients with serious long-term illnesses like cancer, heart failure, or kidney disease who might benefit from palliative care. Researchers will check 200 adults in the hospital or day clinic to see how many are…

This study aims to find out how many people over 75 who visit the emergency department have unmet palliative care needs, and whether those needs are recorded in their medical files. Researchers will assess patients using a special guide and compare it to what is documented. The g…

This study aimed to see if a nurse-led conversation using a special card game (Go Wish) could help more outpatients with serious chronic illnesses write down their future medical wishes (advance directives). The study planned to include patients, their relatives, and nurses, but …

This study surveys 580 healthcare professionals working in home-based palliative care in Spain. It asks them to rank five key areas: symptom control, communication, psychosocial support, care coordination, and staff support. The goal is to understand what they see as most importa…

This study aims to understand how family doctors in Latin America can provide better palliative care—care that focuses on comfort and quality of life for people with serious illnesses. About 30 to 50 healthcare professionals will share their experiences and ideas through online m…

This study looks back at the medical records of 286 patients who died in 2024 while receiving palliative care at NOVO Hospital. The goal is to understand their backgrounds, how their care was managed, and how often their general practitioner was involved. By learning from these c…

This study tests whether a video decision aid helps older adults with advanced kidney disease plan their future medical care. About 456 patients aged 65 and older will watch a video explaining dialysis, non-dialysis management, and CPR, then record their preferences. The goal is …

This study looks at a care approach called a time-limited trial (TLT) for ICU patients who need a breathing machine. Doctors, patients, and families agree to try treatments for a set time, then check if the patient is recovering. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce ICU…