Can a simple survey improve End-of-Life conversations for cancer patients?
NCT ID NCT06955468
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 36 times
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a short survey can help hospitalized patients with advanced lung or gastrointestinal cancers discuss their goals and preferences with their oncologist after leaving the hospital. The survey asks about treatment goals and understanding of the disease, and the results are shared with the care team. The study enrolled 40 patients and measured how often goals-of-care conversations were documented in medical records within 30 days.
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Priming Survey (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help ensure cancer patients receive care that matches their personal preferences and goals.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not on proving that the intervention improves outcomes. It may not work in larger or more diverse groups.
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