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Can magnetic pulses to the brain calm End-of-Life distress?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce psychological and existential distress in people with advanced, terminal illness. Participants receive rTMS sessions while on a palliative care unit, and researchers measure changes in depress…
Matched conditions: TERMINAL ILLNESS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy tested for End-of-Life distress
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with talk therapy could help reduce feelings of demoralization in people receiving hospice care. Fifteen terminally ill adults participated. The main goal was to see if the approach was…
Matched conditions: TERMINAL ILLNESS
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yvan Beaussant, MD, MSci • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can bias training help doctors talk fairly to all families?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a training program to help doctors reduce racial bias when talking to families of seriously ill patients. Twenty-two doctors participated in simulated conversations with a Black actor playing a family member. The goal was to see if bias training improved communi…
Matched conditions: TERMINAL ILLNESS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC