Could home palliative care keep kids out of the hospital?
NCT ID NCT06362239
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether home-based palliative care helps children with serious illnesses use fewer hospital services and have a better quality of life compared to standard hospital or clinic care. Researchers will follow 250 children aged 0-19 who already receive palliative care. The goal is to see if home care leads to fewer ICU days, hospital stays, and ER visits, while improving goal-concordant care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that home-based palliative care reduces hospital stays and improves quality of life for children with serious illnesses.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by factors other than the care setting. It also does not test a new treatment.
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43082, United States
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