New training could help families manage End-of-Life care at home
NCT ID NCT06526637
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested the Palliate intervention, a set of training materials and instructions designed to help family carers prepare and give 'as-needed' medications to loved ones dying at home. Thirty adults evaluated the materials for acceptability and usability. The goal is to improve the experience and safety of home-based end-of-life care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Paper-based training materials, preparation sheets, and video instructions
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make it easier and safer for family carers to manage a loved one's end-of-life symptoms at home.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed user-testing study with only 30 participants. It does not test clinical outcomes, so broader effectiveness remains uncertain.
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Locations
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Imperial College London
London, United Kingdom