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Can a smartphone app ease end-of-life care? new study explores digital support for patients and families.

NCT ID NCT07491679

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital Muenster Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a web-based platform and app can help patients receiving palliative care at home, along with their families and caregivers, track symptoms and well-being. About 150 adults in North Rhine-Westphalia are using the tool while researchers measure its ease of use and impact on quality of life. The goal is to find practical ways to improve digital support in end-of-life care.

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Study facts

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

Participants

About 150 people

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

Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population includes adult patients receiving Specialized Outpatient Palliative Care (SAPV) or Palliative Care Consultation (PKD) from participating tertiary hospitals in Münster, Essen and nearby locations, Germany. Participants comprise newly admitted patients as well as patients already in care when inclusion is deemed appropriate by the care team. The population also includes relatives who support or accompany the patient care, as well as professional healthcare providers involved in the patient's palliative care. All participants must be able to provide written informed consent or have consent proved by a legally authorized representative.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (\>18 years) receiving care from participating SAPV/PKD (Specialized Outpatient Palliative Care / Palliative Care Consultation teams) * Newly admitted patients or those already in care if study participation is deemed appropriate by the care team * Patients with a direct treatment context to the Central Palliative Care Unit (ZEP) of the University Hospital Muenster * Ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Minors (\<18 years) * Individuals with language or communication barriers that cannot be reliably compensated by relatives or qualified interpreters * Impaired consciousness or reduced decision-making capacity

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Conditions

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Death

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End of life Outpatient treatment Palliative patients

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital Muenster

    Münster, 48149, Germany

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