Study reveals key factors for timely palliative care in advanced disease

NCT ID NCT06909968

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looked at 178 people with advanced cancer, chronic kidney disease, or serious lung conditions to find out when they need palliative care. Researchers used special scores to predict survival and guide care. No new treatments were tested; instead, the goal was to learn how to better time supportive care alongside regular treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • IRST IRCCS UO Cure Palliative

    Meldola, 47014, Italy

  • Rete Cure Palliative AUSL Bologna

    Bologna, BO, 40124, Italy

  • U.O. Nefrologia e Dialisi, Ospedale Morgagni-Pierantoni - Ospedale M. Bufalini

    Forlì, FC, 47121, Italy

  • U.O. Nefrologia, Dialisi e Trapianto Renale, Policlinico Sant'Orsola

    Bologna, BO, 40138, Italy

  • U.O. Pneumologia e Terapia Intensiva Respiratoria, Policlinico Sant'Orsola

    Bologna, BO, 40138, Italy

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