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Can a simple conversation ease grief after a sudden ER death?

NCT ID NCT06733974

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a support package for relatives of patients dying in the emergency department can lower the risk of prolonged grief disorder. The package includes a meeting with the healthcare team, written information on palliative care, proactive communication, a dedicated interview and brochure after the death, and optional psychological follow-up. About 924 adult relatives will take part, and their grief and PTSD symptoms will be measured at 3 and 6 months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
a support package including a meeting with healthcare staff, written information on palliative care, proactive communication, a dedicated interview, a brochure, and optional psychological follow-up
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could reduce the risk of prolonged grief and PTSD in family members who lose a loved one in the emergency department.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively early trial in a specific setting, and the intervention may not significantly reduce grief compared to standard care. Results may not apply to all emergency departments or family situations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

post-traumatic stress disorder Prolonged Grief Disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GRIEF DISORDER, PROLONGED

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Emergency Department Hospital Pitié-Salpêtrière

    RECRUITING

    Paris, Paris, 75013, France

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