Why can't more people die at home? french doctors reveal hidden barriers.
NCT ID NCT07191184
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
Most people say they want to die at home, but many end up in hospital. This study interviews 12 general practitioners in Bas-Rhin, France, to understand what makes home-based palliative care difficult. The goal is to identify obstacles like workload and emotional strain, and find solutions that work for family doctors.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward practical ways to help more people spend their final days at home, as most prefer.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early exploratory study with only 12 doctors in one region. Findings may not apply elsewhere, and it does not test any treatment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Service de soins Palliatifs - CHU de Strasbourg - France
RECRUITINGStrasbourg, 67091, France
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