Can a palliative care team boost quality of life for cancer surgery patients?
NCT ID NCT03611309
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether having a palliative care team work alongside surgeons improves quality of life for patients with gastrointestinal cancers like pancreatic or liver cancer. About 379 patients and their family members took part. The main goal was to see if this team approach leads to better well-being 12 weeks after surgery compared to standard surgeon-only care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
palliative care team co-management
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could improve quality of life and emotional well-being for patients and families facing major cancer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but the intervention is supportive care, not a cure. Benefits may be modest and not apply to all cancer types or settings.
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Locations
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Dana Farber/ Brigham
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Johns Hopkins Hostpital
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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Ohio State University Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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Stanford University
Stanford, California, 94304, United States
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University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131, United States