New protocol aims to ease suffering for ventilator patients at end of life
NCT ID NCT07368010
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a structured palliative care protocol, combined with staff training, can improve end-of-life care for ICU patients on ventilators. Researchers will compare the protocol to usual care across multiple centers. The goal is to ensure patients are comfortable and families are supported when life support is withdrawn.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- palliative care protocol and staff training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could improve comfort and dignity for dying ICU patients and reduce suffering for families.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug; results depend on staff adherence and may not change outcomes significantly. It is also not yet recruiting.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU Nantes
Nantes, 44, France
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