Clinical trials: Cancer Palliative Care
Advanced Cancer
Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO)-Based Palliative and Hospice Care Practice: A Qualitative Study
The goal of this research study is to collect information to plan how to design a computer program for cancer patients receiving palliative care, their caregivers, and doctors and nurses who work in palliative care.
- Trial name
- NCT00878267
- Testing
- Interview
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Oral Cancer, Palliative Supportive Care
Early Palliative Care For Patients With Oral Cancer in Sri Lanka
The goal of this quasi experimental study is to develop and assess the effectiveness of an early palliative care intervention in patients with oral cancer in Sri Lanka.
- Conditions
- Oral Cancer, Palliative Supportive Care, Psychological Distress, Quality of Life of Patients
- Trial name
- NCT06726317
- Testing
- Early palliative care integration
- Where
- 4 sites in Sri Lanka
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colombo
Palliative Care, Caregivers
A Problem-Solving Intervention for Family Caregivers in Palliative Oncology
In congruence with the National Cancer Institute's commitment to supporting families of individuals with cancer across the full disease trajectory, the investigators seek to examine the feasibility of a technologically-mediated…
- Conditions
- Palliative Care, Caregivers, Medical Oncology
- Trial name
- NCT02427490
- Testing
- Problem-Solving Intervention, Unenhanced Monitoring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Cancer
Pain, Anxiety of Aromatherapy and Music Effect on
The research is planned as a randomized controlled trial. The main question[s] it aims to answer are: [question 1]: Does the inhaler effect of music and aromatherapy applied to palliative care patients have an effect on pain…
- Trial name
- Palliative (NCT06024954)
- Testing
- aromatherapy, music therapy, aromatherapy and music therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Terminal Cancer, Hospice
Exploring Indications and Practices of Administering Artificial Hydration to Terminal Cancer Patients in Taiwan
Background: The issue of artificial hydration for terminal cancer patients is a classic ethical dilemma in palliative care. It is a common practice especially when patients are incapable of oral intake; however, there is a lack…
- Conditions
- Terminal Cancer, Hospice, Palliative Medicine
- Trial name
- NCT06329856
- Testing
- Administering of artificial hydration
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 391 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Advanced Cancer, Terminal Malignant Tumors
Nurses' Competence and Role in Survival Prediction and Prognostic Communication
[Background] Nurses' roles in survival prediction and prognostic communication have historically been limited due to role delineation, lack of formal training, and cultural norms.
- Conditions
- Advanced Cancer, Terminal Malignant Tumors, Hospices
- Trial name
- NCT06962553
- Volunteers
- 152 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Advanced Malignant Neoplasm, Locally Advanced Malignant Neoplasm
Caregiver Burden, Quality of Life, and Symptom Distress at Different Palliative Cancer Care Settings
This trial studies caregiver burden, quality of life, and symptom distress of patients and their informal (unpaid) caregivers at different palliative care settings.
- Conditions
- Advanced Malignant Neoplasm, Locally Advanced Malignant Neoplasm, Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm, Recurrent Malignant Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT04186884
- Testing
- Quality-of-Life Assessment, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 351 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Caregiver Burden, Bereavement
Caregiver Stress and Bereavement
The death of a spouse is considered one of the most stressful and impactful life events and is associated with increased morbidity and premature mortality.
- Conditions
- Caregiver Burden, Bereavement, Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT05867706
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Palliative Medicine, Pediatric ALL
Paediatric Palliative Care Pain Management in the Community
To describe the the barriers and facilitators experienced by carers and healthcare professionals when managing medicines for pain relief for infants, children, and young people approaching the end of life in out of hospital…
- Trial name
- PARAMOUNT (NCT04519632)
- Testing
- Qualitative study
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southampton
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Failure
Breathlessness Patterns in Patients With Cancer, COPD and Heart Failure: an fMRI Feasibility Study
Dyspnea that persists despite optimal pathophysiological treatment is defined as persistent dyspnea. Currently all brain functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies conducted to evaluate breathlessness have done so using…
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Failure, Cancer, Volunteers
- Trial name
- BREACH-fMRI (NCT07319039)
- Testing
- Cerebral fMRI, Immersive virtual reality
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Malignant Brain Tumors
PRESENCE Project: An Early Palliative Care Intervention in Brain Tumors
The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate the feasibility of an early palliative care intervention (PRESENCE: Providing Resources Education, Support, and Enabling New brain tumor patients to Cope Effectively) and the…
- Trial name
- NCT01652768
- Testing
- Research Questionnaires, Palliative Care Team, Educational Information Session for Patients and Caregivers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Pediatric Cancer
Evaluating Supportive Care for Children With Cancer: A Multi-Institutional Survey Study of Pediatric Oncology Patients and Parents
Background: Palliative care, also known as comfort care, is intended to keep a patient comfortable by focusing on pain and symptom management to improve quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT01273194
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Relapsed Adult AML, Primary Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Specialty Compared to Oncology Delivered Palliative Care for Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia
This research study is evaluating whether primary palliative care is an alternative strategy to specialty palliative care for improving quality of life, symptoms, mood, coping, and end of life outcomes in patients with acute…
- Conditions
- Relapsed Adult AML, Primary Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia, High Risk Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Trial name
- SCOPE-L (NCT05237258)
- Testing
- Specialty Palliative Care, Primary Palliative Care
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Self Care, Family Caregivers
Feasibility Study of a Home-based Physical Activity Intervention for Family Caregivers of People With Advanced Cancer
The purpose of this study is to develop an individually tailored home-based physical activity intervention for family caregivers of people with advanced cancer and assess the feasibility of a future randomized controlled trial…
- Trial name
- NCT02211092
- Testing
- Physical activity intervention, Usual care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jewish General Hospital
Dehydration, Advanced Cancers
Physician Perceptions About Parenteral Hydration in Latin America and Spain
The purpose of this study is to assess palliative care physicians' attitudes, beliefs and practice patterns related to parenteral hydration at the end of life in Latin America and Spain. Objectives: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01011140
- Testing
- Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 516 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Inoperable Malignant Wounds
Dressing Methods in Inoperable Malignant Wounds
This randomized controlled study aimed to evaluate symptom burden and quality of life in oncology patients with inoperable malignant wounds.
- Trial name
- NCT07556146
- Testing
- PHMB-containing dressing, Paraffin tulle dressing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sakarya University
Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm, Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrated Medicine Handbook for Self Care at Work
This study investigates the usefulness of the Self Care at Work Handbook in order to generate an improved version. Information from this study may help researchers identify potential factors associated with perception and…
- Trial name
- NCT05038384
- Testing
- Survey Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Caregiver, Malignant Neoplasm
Comic Art Creation as Supportive Care in Cancer Patients and Caregivers
This pilot clinical trial studies how well comic art creation works as supportive care in cancer patients and caregivers. Participating in a comic art creation workshop may help patients and their family members or friends share…
- Trial name
- NCT03067766
- Testing
- Art Therapy, Interview, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Professional Quality of Life, Palliative Care
Effectiveness of the Mindful Compassion Care Program for Healthcare Professionals in Oncology and Palliative Care
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Mindful Compassion Care Program (MCCP), a mindfulness- and compassion-based intervention designed to enhance the emotional and professional well-being of…
- Conditions
- Professional Quality of Life, Palliative Care, Oncology
- Trial name
- MCCP (NCT07248111)
- Testing
- MCCP
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS
Cancer
FAmily CEntered (FACE) Advance Care Planning for Teens With Cancer
Advance Care Planning (ACP) prepares patients and their loved ones for future health care decisions, including end-of-life decisions.
- Trial name
- FACE (NCT01670461)
- Testing
- FACE, Standard of Care (SOC) Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maureen Lyon