Can better talks help kids with cancer have a gentler end of life?
NCT ID NCT04330833
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tested a special communication program for doctors and parents of children with advanced cancer. The goal was to help families and doctors agree on treatment goals, especially for children nearing end of life. Researchers measured whether this improved the child's quality of life and hospice use. The study involved 111 families and was completed at Indiana University.
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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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