Hospital alert system aims to boost comfort care for the seriously ill

NCT ID NCT05502861

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tests a simple electronic alert that reminds doctors to provide or request palliative care for patients at high risk of dying within six months. About 19,000 adults in six hospitals will be included. The goal is to see if this nudge increases time spent at home and improves quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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