Can early palliative care ease suffering in relapsed leukemia?
NCT ID NCT02631811
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether early, regular visits from a palliative care team can improve quality of life for adults with acute leukemia that has returned. 49 patients were assigned to either receive this extra support or standard care. The team addressed physical, emotional, and social needs. The goal was to see if this approach reduces symptoms and depression.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- supportive/palliative care team visits
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that early palliative care improves quality of life for people with relapsed leukemia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 49 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and the intervention is supportive, not curative.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Hospitalier LYON SUD
Pierre-Bénite, 69495, France