Could home care be better for seriously ill kids? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06362239

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Steven Smith Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks at whether adding home-based hospice and palliative care helps children with serious illnesses more than hospital or clinic care alone. Researchers will track hospital visits, quality of life, and where children spend their final days. The study involves 250 children aged 0-19 who need ongoing palliative care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Columbus, Ohio, 43082, United States

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