Veterans with cancer get help discussing End-of-Life wishes in group sessions

NCT ID NCT06646614

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether group education sessions can help veterans with newly diagnosed cancer discuss their goals of care and complete advance directives. Fifty veterans will attend two virtual or in-person sessions led by a trained health educator. Researchers will check if this approach improves documentation of care preferences and makes veterans feel more heard by their medical team.

What this could mean

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Active substance

group advance care planning education sessions

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could help veterans feel more heard and understood by their care teams and ensure their treatment wishes are documented.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all veterans. The intervention is educational, so it won't directly treat cancer or extend life.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • VA Palo Alto

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    Palo Alto, California, 94305, United States

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