Clinical trials: Palliative Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Technology Based Psychosocial Intervention for Symptom Management and HRQOL in Men Living With Advanced Prostate Cancer
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of various factors such as emotions, stress, stress management techniques (for example relaxation and coping techniques), and health information on quality of life, distress…
- Trial name
- PC-CHIP (NCT03149185)
- Testing
- Technology based cognitive behavioral stress management, Technology based health promotion group-based attention matched control condition
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 224 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Cancer of Stomach
Selective COX-II Inhibitor as a Palliative Therapy in Patients With R1 or R2 Resection for Disseminated Stomach Cancer - A Multi-Centre Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of selective COX-II inhibitor in patients with regionally disseminated stomach cancer treated by palliative resection (so called R1 or R2 gastrectomy).
- Trial name
- NCT00165048
- Testing
- Vioxx (Rofecoxib)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 206 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Cancer, Terminal Disease
Occupational Therapy Modulates the Pain in Cancer Patient Under Palliative Care
Pain is one of the most incapacitating symptoms because it is a complex experience that includes sensory and emotional perceptions, in which sensory, affective, cognitive, behavioral, cultural and social characteristics interact.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Terminal Disease, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT02102178
- Testing
- Tapestry, Regular occupation therapy, Weaving a scarf on a nail frame
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Barretos Cancer Hospital
Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer, Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Gemcitabine, Oxaliplatin and Capecitabine for Advanced Pancreatic Carcinoma
Gemcitabine is the mainstay of palliative chemotherapy for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer (APC). Recent randomized trials have shown increased clinical benefit with the addition of oxaliplatin and prolonged median…
- Trial name
- GEMOXEL (NCT00744640)
- Testing
- gemcitabine, oxaliplatin, capecitabine
- Where
- 8 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Management of Oral Care and Cancer in Palliative Situation
Oral Care and Cancer: Assessing the Contribution of Training Healthcare Teams to Support the Oral Status of Patients Hospitalized in Palliative Situation
The purpose of this study is to measure the impact of training on the practical assessment and management of the oral status of patients hospitalized in palliative situation.
- Trial name
- NCT02208908
- Testing
- Evaluation of the oral conditionand proper care
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 280 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Francois Baclesse
Advanced Cancer
Decision Aid to Support Advanced Cancer Patients
To support advanced cancer patients, for whom standard therapy is no longer available, and their oncologists in therapy decisions, the investigators aim to develop a decision-making aid (DA) in a multi-phased bicentric study.
- Trial name
- PETUPAL (NCT04606238)
- Testing
- Decision Aid
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Heidelberg
Cancer, Congenital Anomalies
Estimating the Global Need for Palliative Care for Children
A cross-sectional analysis of prevalence data from a stratified sample of 23 countries used to estimate the global need for palliative care for children aged 0-19 years.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Congenital Anomalies, Cardiovascular Disease, HIV
- Trial name
- NCT02553148
- Testing
- Need for children's palliative care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18,837,613 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Children's Palliative Care Network
Prostatic Neoplasms
Vitamin C as an Anti-cancer Drug
Can high dose, intravenous Vitamin C prolong life for patients with metastatic prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the most common cancer (excluding skin cancer) in men in Denmark and the Unites States.
- Trial name
- NCT01080352
- Testing
- Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev
Male Breast Cancer
Tamoxifen +/- GnRH Analogue vs Aromatase Inhibitor + GnRH Analogue in Male Breast Cancer Patients
A prospective, randomised multi-centre phase II study evaluating the adjuvant, neoadjuvant or palliative treatment with tamoxifen +/- GnRH analogue versus aromatase inhibitor + GnRH analogue in male breast cancer patients (MALE).
- Trial name
- MALE (NCT01638247)
- Testing
- Tamoxifen, Tamoxifen and GnRH analogue, Exemestane and GnRH analogue
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- GBG Forschungs GmbH
Carcinogenic Fatigue
Shenqi Fuzheng Injection for the Treatment of Cancer-related Fatigue in Patients(BCS) With Digestive Tract .
The efficacy and safety of cancer patients in patients with gastrointestinal cancer (Palliative care) in patients with gastrointestinal tumor (chemotherapy) were prospectively, randomized blind, multicenter clinical trials.
- Trial name
- NCT03456609
- Testing
- shenqifuzheng injection, Sodium Chloride Injection 0.9%
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Livzon Pharmaceutical Group Inc.
Altered Taste
TQ-PAL Development and Validation
Taste problems are common among patients with advanced cancer. These symptoms can affect the pleasure of eating and drinking, reduce dietary intake, cause low mood, and a lower quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT06588933
- Testing
- completion of a questionnaire
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Prof Andrew Davies
Paediatric Oncology Palliative Care
Developing a Symptom List for Children With Cancer
Primary Objective The aim of this research study is to develop a comprehensive inventory of symptoms that occur in children with advanced cancer who are receiving a specialist palliative care service.
- Trial name
- NCT02726815
- Testing
- Questionnaire
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Cancer
Implementation and Evaluation of Dignity Therapy in Denmark
The purpose of the study is to investigate whether Danish patients with incurable cancer have a need of, interest in and benefit from Dignity Therapy.
- Trial name
- DignityDK (NCT01507571)
- Testing
- Dignity Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Head and Neck Cancer, Supportive Care
Assessing Impact of CCO's PSO & PC Pathway in Ambulatory HNC Clinics
Rates of depression and anxiety in cancer patients are much higher compared to the general population. 40% of head and neck cancer patients will develop significant distress along the cancer journey.
- Trial name
- NCT03266276
- Testing
- PSOPC pathway approach
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Cancer
Existential Issues in Elderly People With Cancer
The purpose is to describe, interpret and provide a detailed understanding of what it means to be elderly people with cancer who receive treatment in specialized health care.
- Trial name
- NCT01309815
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Sykehuset Innlandet HF
Caregiver Burden, Caregiver Burnout
A Study of Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Caregivers to People With Cancer
Participants will complete 1 set of questionnaires about 2 weeks before beginning their Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Caregivers/MCP-C or standard Supportive Psychotherapy for Caregivers/SP-C sessions.
- Conditions
- Caregiver Burden, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Stress Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT06307535
- Testing
- Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Caregivers, Supportive Psychotherapy for Caregivers
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Non Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
Chemoradiotherapy in Patients With Localised Lung Cancer
The study compares 2 different methods of combined chemotherapy and radiotherapy for the treatment of localised lung cancer in patients not suitable for surgery. Hypothesis(es) to be tested: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT00193921
- Testing
- Vinorelbine, High dose Radiotherapy, Gemcitabine
- Where
- 8 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Trans Tasman Radiation Oncology Group
Cancer Pain, Erector Spinae Plane Block
Intermittent Erector Spinae Plane Block Via Subcutaneous Port for Cancer Pain
Cancer-related pain is a common and challenging problem in patients with lung cancer, often requiring long-term pain management.
- Trial name
- NCT07396558
- Testing
- Erector Spinae Plane Block
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Hanoi Medical University
Music Therapy, Palliative Care
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Music Therapy on Anxiety Levels in Patients With Advanced Cancer Hospitalized in a Palliative Care Unit
A music therapy intervention can be either receptive or active. In both cases, somatic effects have been observed, with a direct impact on respiratory, cardiac and hemodynamic parameters, as well as psychological effects…
- Conditions
- Music Therapy, Palliative Care, Cancer, Anxiety
- Trial name
- CessataEl'ansi (NCT07806435)
- Testing
- depression management, Kigonki, questionnaire
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Cancer, Heart Failure
Virtual Reality as an Adjunct to Management of Pain and Anxiety in Palliative Care
Virtual reality has been shown to be an effective way to treat pain and anxiety in various different settings. Palliative care is an area of medicine that often deals with patients suffering from pain and anxiety.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Heart Failure, Copd, ALS
- Trial name
- NCT04138095
- Testing
- Virtual Reality
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Riverview Health Centre
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