Can palliative care help older ICU patients and their families?
NCT ID NCT04921631
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding specialty palliative care early on to standard intensive care can improve the experience for critically ill older adults (age 60+) and their families. Over 1,000 patients and their family members took part. The goal was to see if this approach leads to more patient-centered care and less distress for families.
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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