5,000 patients help doctors learn better ways to talk about end-of-life care

NCT ID NCT05879211

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Duke University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study aims to find better ways for doctors and patients to talk about what matters most when facing a serious illness like cancer, heart failure, COPD, or dementia. Researchers will track how often and how early these conversations happen in the last six months of life. The goal is to improve communication so that care matches each patient's wishes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duke Health

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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