New communication approach aims to improve End-of-Life care for children with cancer
NCT ID NCT04330833
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tested a special communication program for doctors and nurses to talk with parents of children who have advanced cancer. The goal was to help families and doctors agree on treatment goals, especially for children nearing end of life. The study included 111 children with a poor prognosis and measured how many days they spent in hospice care.
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Locations
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Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
St Louis, Missouri, 63104, United States
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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MD Anderson Children's Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Nemours Children's Health
Wilmington, Delaware, 19803, United States
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Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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