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Why can't more people die at home? french doctors reveal hidden barriers.

NCT ID NCT07191184

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

Most people say they want to die at home, but many end up in hospital. This study interviews 12 general practitioners in Bas-Rhin, France, to understand what makes home-based palliative care difficult. The goal is to identify obstacles like workload and emotional strain, and find solutions that work for family doctors.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward practical ways to help more people spend their final days at home, as most prefer.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early exploratory study with only 12 doctors in one region. Findings may not apply elsewhere, and it does not test any treatment.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 12 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2025

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

General physician based in Bas-Rhin agreeing to participate in the research

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * General physician based in Bas-Rhin * Agreeing to participate in the research Exclusion Criteria: * Refusing to participate in the research * Replacement physician, specialist physician, based outside Bas-Rhin

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Conditions

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Death

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End of life

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Service de soins Palliatifs - CHU de Strasbourg - France

    RECRUITING

    Strasbourg, 67091, France

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