PALLIATIVE CARE

This study looks at whether a special training program for ICU staff can improve care for patients on breathing machines when life support is being withdrawn. About 720 adults in intensive care will take part. The goal is to make patients more comfortable and support their famili…

This small pilot study will test whether an interactive virtual reality program can help 20 hospitalized palliative care patients manage pain, anxiety, and fatigue. Patients will use VR to interact with a calming natural environment for about 14 sessions. The main goal is to see …

This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset for 10 minutes a day can help reduce pain, anxiety, and fatigue in people receiving palliative care. Forty adults with complex needs will be randomly assigned to either an immersive VR experience or a less immersive ve…

This study looks at whether adding a palliative care team (specialists in comfort and quality of life) can help people who have had a heart pump (LVAD) for at least a year feel better and live better. About 90 adults who are not waiting for a heart transplant will be randomly ass…

This study tests whether a four-session death education program can help family caregivers of advanced cancer patients feel less anxious, depressed, and more at peace. About 30 caregivers will take part in one-on-one sessions over four weeks. The main goal is to see if the progra…

This study tests a 6-week nurse-led support program for family caregivers of people receiving home palliative care. The program includes education, phone coaching, and guides to help caregivers manage symptoms and decide when to seek medical help. Researchers will measure whether…

This early-stage trial tests whether an injected drug called resiniferatoxin (RTX) can safely reduce severe bone pain caused by cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments. About 30 adults with advanced cancer will receive a single injection into the spine and be followed…

This study tests a tool called CSNAT-I to help caregivers of people with advanced cancer in Hong Kong. Sixty caregivers will be randomly assigned to use the tool or receive usual care. The goal is to see if the tool reduces caregiver burden and distress, and if it is practical to…

This study tests a program called Mindful Compassion Care (MCCP) for doctors, nurses, and nursing assistants who care for cancer patients. The goal is to see if it boosts positive emotions and reduces stress. About 160 healthcare workers will either take the program or receive no…

This study tests whether watching calming virtual reality (VR) nature scenes, including local Saudi landscapes, can improve quality of life and emotional well-being for people receiving palliative care and their family caregivers. About 100 patient-caregiver pairs will use a VR h…

This study tests whether high-flow nasal therapy (HFNT) can help relieve severe breathlessness in adults receiving palliative care for incurable illness. About 40 participants will receive both HFNT and a fan blowing air toward their face for 30 minutes each, then rate their brea…

This study tests whether performing pain-relief procedures, like nerve blocks, at home is safe and effective. It includes 100 adults with chronic, cancer, or nerve pain who are already receiving home hospital care. The goal is to reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers wh…

This study will interview 6 palliative care professionals in the UK to understand how the proposed Assisted Dying Bill might affect their sense of professional identity. The goal is to gather insights that could help hospitals support staff if the bill becomes law. No treatments …

This study looks at how often blood thinners are given to adults who are receiving palliative care in the hospital. Researchers want to understand current prescribing habits because there are no clear guidelines. The study will observe 410 patients and does not involve any new tr…

This study surveys 300 doctors from Italian medical societies to understand how they decide whether to continue or stop blood thinners in patients receiving palliative care. No drugs are given; instead, doctors answer questions about made-up patient cases. The goal is to learn ab…

This study compares a mobile app called DINKNESH to traditional paper forms for identifying patients who need palliative care. About 1,440 adults with chronic conditions and their healthcare workers in Ethiopia will take part. The goal is to see if the app improves care and to un…

This study will test a new computer tool that helps doctors decide when to refer people with heart failure to palliative care. The tool uses a risk model to predict who might benefit from extra support. Researchers will see if the tool is easy to use and if it leads to more timel…