Can better conversations improve end-of-life care? huge study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT05879211
First seen Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study looks at how often and when doctors talk with seriously ill patients about their care wishes. It includes up to 5,000 adults with cancer, heart failure, COPD, or dementia. The goal is to learn how to make these conversations happen earlier and more often, so care matches what patients truly want.
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Duke Health
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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