Could End-of-Life care for blood cancer patients be done at home?
NCT ID NCT04690205
First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a hospital-at-home care model can help people with advanced blood cancers receive end-of-life care at home instead of in the hospital. Participants use remote monitoring and home-based supportive care, with researchers tracking how many enroll and complete daily symptom assessments. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and acceptable for patients, caregivers, and doctors.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a hospital-at-home care model with remote monitoring and home-based supportive care
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a more comfortable, home-based option for end-of-life care in blood cancer patients, potentially improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. It may not show clear benefits, and home care may not suit all patients or caregivers.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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