New Decision-Support tool aims to ease suffering for palliative care patients

NCT ID NCT06107946

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested a clinical decision-support system called MuSt-PC, designed to help doctors and nurses manage multiple symptoms in patients receiving palliative care. 44 adults with life-limiting illnesses and at least two moderate-to-severe symptoms participated. The study focused on whether patients could complete the required questionnaires and how well they followed the system's advice.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: clinical decision support system (MuSt-PC)
What this could lead to: If successful, this tool could help doctors better manage multiple symptoms in palliative care, potentially improving patients' quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (44 patients) focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. The tool may not work in larger or more diverse groups.

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PALLIATIVE CARE

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Locations

LUMC

Leiden, Netherlands
University Medical Center Groningen

Groningen, Netherlands

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