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New program aims to bring comfort to frail elderly in nursing homes

NCT ID NCT03935997

Symptom relief Sponsor: McMaster University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a program called SPA-LTC in long-term care homes to improve care for frail elderly residents near the end of life. The program includes training staff, using tools to start end-of-life conversations, and holding family meetings. Researchers will see if it reduces emergency visits and improves family satisfaction.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care (SPA-LTC) program
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could improve end-of-life care for frail elderly residents, reducing unnecessary hospital visits and increasing comfort.
What could go wrong
This is an implementation study, not a drug trial, so results may vary across homes. It may not work in all settings or for all residents.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 594 people

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

Started

Jun 2022

Expected to finish

Jan 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * English-speaking LTC residents with a score of 50% or less on the Palliative Performance Scale. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking LTC residents * residents with a score of more than 50% on the Palliative Performance Scale.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Frail elderly syndrome

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • McMaster University

    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

  • University of Manitoba

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

  • University of Regina

    Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

  • University of Saskatchewan

    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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