New decision tool aims to bring palliative care to heart failure patients sooner
NCT ID NCT06933875
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a clinical decision support tool that helps doctors decide when to refer heart failure patients to palliative care. The tool uses a risk model to predict one-year survival and provides guidance at the point of care. Researchers will enroll 2,260 participants, including healthcare providers and patients, to see if the tool is usable and acceptable. The goal is to improve care that matches patients' goals and needs.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Clinical decision support tool (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this tool could help doctors identify heart failure patients who would benefit from palliative care earlier, leading to more personalized and goal-aligned care.
What could go wrong
This is a pilot study focused on usability and feasibility, not on patient outcomes. The tool may not change referral rates or improve care in practice.
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Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael
New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States
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Yale New Haven Hospital York Street
New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States