Can a simple symptom check replace routine palliative care?

NCT ID NCT07446660

First seen Mar 04, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study compares two ways of providing early palliative care to people with advanced cancer. In one group, everyone sees a specialist. In the other, only those with moderate-to-severe symptoms get a referral. The goal is to see if the targeted approach works just as well for quality of life. About 652 adults with stage IV cancer are taking part.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C1, Canada

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