Can a comfort team before surgery improve cancer care?
NCT ID NCT03436290
First seen Jan 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study looks at whether adding a palliative care team early—before surgery—helps people with cancer feel better physically and emotionally. About 236 adults having certain abdominal cancer surgeries will either get standard care or standard care plus extra support from a palliative care team. The goal is to see if early help with symptoms like pain, fatigue, and anxiety improves quality of life.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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