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Virtual reality brings peace to hospice patients and loved ones
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether two people—a hospice patient and their caregiver—could use virtual reality (VR) together to experience calming nature scenes. The goal was to see if this shared experience could help reduce pain, anxiety, and fear of death. 26 English-speaking hospice pa…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Prisma Health-Upstate • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:38 UTC
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Nurse-Led program offers relief for dry mouth in frail patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a nurse-led education program for dry mouth in 70 adults with life-limiting conditions or frailty. The program taught patients about causes and treatments for dry mouth and created a personalized plan. The goal was to see if this approach reduced dry mouth sever…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:29 UTC
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New communication program aims to improve End-of-Life care for children with cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a special communication program for doctors and parents of children with cancer. The goal was to help families and doctors agree on treatment goals, especially for children with a poor chance of survival. The program aimed to improve quality of life and end-of-l…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:26 UTC
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Mindfulness may ease sexual struggles for women after cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 4-week online mindful compassion program for women who had sexual problems after cancer treatment and were in hospice care. 22 women took part, with some getting the program right away and others waiting. The goal was to see if it could improve sexual function…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: London Metropolitan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Silent suffering? new monitor reads comfort in End-of-Life patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a non-invasive device called ANI that measures heart rate patterns to assess comfort in 20 non-communicating patients receiving end-of-life palliative care. The goal was to see if the ANI could reliably detect pain or stress during routine care, compared to a st…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Family carers trained to give life-ending comfort meds at home
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a nurse-led program called Palliate that trains family carers to prepare and give extra medications to loved ones dying at home. 30 adults evaluated how acceptable, safe, and easy the program was. The goal is to improve comfort and support for families during th…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 11:38 UTC
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ICU Family-Doctor disagreements on life support: new study reveals frequency
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study measured how often family members and doctors disagree when deciding to stop life-sustaining treatments in the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers included 429 adult ICU patients in France whose families were involved in these difficult decisions. The goal was to be…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Sponsor: Société Française d'Anesthésie et de Réanimation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a simple conversation tool improve End-of-Life care for kidney patients?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a communication tool called "Best Case/Worst Case" to help older adults with end-stage kidney disease and their doctors talk about treatment options, including palliative care. Over 400 patients from ten kidney clinics took part, with some doctors trained to use…
Matched conditions: END OF LIFE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC