New study aims to improve timing of palliative care for advanced illnesses
NCT ID NCT06909968
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study observed 178 patients with advanced cancer, chronic kidney failure, or chronic lung diseases to assess their palliative care needs and survival factors. Researchers used two scoring tools to evaluate when and how to best introduce palliative care alongside regular treatment. The goal was to avoid overly aggressive care and improve patient comfort.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better identify when to start palliative care for patients with advanced diseases, potentially improving quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it does not test a new treatment. Results may not apply to all patients or change current care practices directly.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRST IRCCS UO Cure Palliative
Meldola, 47014, Italy
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Rete Cure Palliative AUSL Bologna
Bologna, BO, 40124, Italy
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U.O. Nefrologia e Dialisi, Ospedale Morgagni-Pierantoni - Ospedale M. Bufalini
Forlì, FC, 47121, Italy
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U.O. Nefrologia, Dialisi e Trapianto Renale, Policlinico Sant'Orsola
Bologna, BO, 40138, Italy
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U.O. Pneumologia e Terapia Intensiva Respiratoria, Policlinico Sant'Orsola
Bologna, BO, 40138, Italy
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