Qualitative ResearchDESAGENCT03353870
Requests for Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide in Establishment of Accommodation for Dependent Old Persons.
An observational study of Qualitative Research and Euthanasia, run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
The main aim of this project is to analyze and understand the meaning of explicit requests to hasten death (euthanasia and assisted suicide) from older people living in an Establishment of accommodation for dependent old persons. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Qualitative Research, Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide
- What is being tested?
- qualitative interview
- How many people
- 7 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- 15 Apr 2019to 30 Jul 2021
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 65 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Older adult
Study population: Person living in an establishment of accomation for dépendent old person and requesting an euthanasia.
Who may be able to join
- They live in an establishment of accommodation for dependent old persons
- They have to be ill.
- They have request for euthanasie or assisted suicide
- They are in capacity to meet researchers for interview,
- They aggreed to make an individual interview
- They are covered by the French social security system
Who cannot join
- They have neurocognitives disorders that can't allow an individual interview
- They did not express themselves a request for euthanasia ou assisted suicide
- They disagreed to participate
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
France1 site
Clinical Investigation Center
Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, 25000
About this study
The main aim of this project is to analyze and understand the meaning of explicit requests to hasten death (euthanasia and assisted suicide) from older people living in an Establishment of accommodation for dependent old persons.
This involves conducting interviews with patients, carers to whom the request has been expressed and a relative chosen by the patient. This study aims to describe the request over time. This will be done through two series of interviews, one as soon as it is first expressed, then one week later.
- Conditions
- Qualitative Research, Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide, Aging
- Being tested
- qualitative interview
- Medical subject headings
- Suicide, Assisted
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
qualitative interviewOther
individual qualitative interview
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| qualitative interview | This study has only one arm Receives: Other: qualitative interview |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Qualitative analyse
Describe, analyze and understand the content, the meaning and factors of evolution of euthanasia or assisted suicide's requests, by crossing the speech of residents, caregivers and family.
Measured: One year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Nov 2017
- Study start15 Apr 2019
- Primary completion31 Dec 2019
- Study completion30 Jul 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Qualitative ResearchStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de BesanconThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 7 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Régis AUBRY, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03353870
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Régis Aubry
- Acronym
- DESAGE
- Status last verified
- Sep 2023
- First submitted
- 13 Nov 2017
- Last updated
- 14 Sep 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Sep 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Requests for Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide in Establishment of Accommodation for Dependent Old Persons.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03353870
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DESAGE / Régis Aubry
- Conditions
- Qualitative Research, Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide, Aging
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 7 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de BesanconUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Apr 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jul 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Nov 2017 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The main aim of this project is to analyze and understand the meaning of explicit requests to hasten death (euthanasia and assisted suicide) from older people living in an Establishment of accommodation for dependent old persons.
This involves conducting interviews with patients, carers to whom the request has been expressed and a relative chosen by the patient. This study aims to describe the request over time. This will be done through two series of interviews, one as soon as it is first expressed, then one week later.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| qualitative interview | – | Other: qualitative interviewThis study has only one arm |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
- Study population
- Person living in an establishment of accomation for dépendent old person and requesting an euthanasia.
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- They live in an establishment of accommodation for dependent old persons
- They have to be ill.
- They have request for euthanasie or assisted suicide
- They are in capacity to meet researchers for interview,
- They aggreed to make an individual interview
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- They have neurocognitives disorders that can't allow an individual interview
- They did not express themselves a request for euthanasia ou assisted suicide
- They disagreed to participate
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| qualitative interviewindividual qualitative interview | Other | qualitative interview |
Primary outcome
Qualitative analyse
Time frame: One year
Describe, analyze and understand the content, the meaning and factors of evolution of euthanasia or assisted suicide's requests, by crossing the speech of residents, caregivers and family.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Sep 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Qualitative Research and Euthanasia, run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon at 1 site in France.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Sep 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in France. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Qualitative analyse (time frame: One year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Sep 2023.