Home care for the seriously ill: a new approach falls short
NCT ID NCT03128060
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study aimed to see if bringing palliative care to the homes of people with serious illnesses like cancer, heart failure, or lung disease could improve their symptoms and mood. Researchers planned to include over 1,000 patients and their caregivers, but the study was stopped early with only 35 participants enrolled. The approach involved adding home-based care to usual medical treatment.
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USC Davis School of Gerontology
Los Angeles, California, 90089, United States
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