New program aims to ease tough end-of-life talks for cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07428278
First seen Feb 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tests a program called ROCKS that helps advanced cancer patients and their family caregivers build optimism, communication skills, and confidence to discuss advance care planning. About 152 patient-caregiver pairs will be randomly assigned to either the ROCKS program or usual care (a standard advance directive form). The goal is to see if the program is practical, well-liked, and improves completion of advance directives and emotional well-being.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
ROCKS behavioral intervention
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give doctors a simple tool to help families have easier, less stressful conversations about end-of-life care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. The intervention may not improve advance care planning or emotional well-being.
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