Massive study tests which palliative care model helps patients most
NCT ID NCT07224594
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two approaches to palliative care for seriously ill patients with a high risk of dying within a year. Over 78,000 patients across 48 hospitals will be assigned to usual care, care led by their own doctors (generalist), or care from a specialist team. Researchers will measure how many days patients spend out of the hospital and their quality of life to find out which model works best.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Palliative care delivery models (generalist vs. specialist)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show which approach to palliative care works best for seriously ill patients, helping hospitals improve care and reduce suffering.
What could go wrong
This is a large pragmatic trial, but results depend on how well hospitals follow the assigned model. Differences between groups may be small, and patient-reported outcomes can be hard to collect from very ill participants.
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Locations
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Kaiser Permanente Southern California
Pasadena, California, 91101, United States
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Trinity Health
Livonia, Michigan, 48152, United States