Clinical trials: Palliative Care, Patient Care
Radiodermatitis; Acute, Radiotherapy Side Effect
The Use of Photobiomodulation in the Management of Radiodermatitis in Patients in Palliative Care. A Prospective Study.
It is estimated that there will be 670,000 new cases of cancer worldwide in 2020-2022 and it is known that the most commonly instituted treatments in cancer are chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery.
- Conditions
- Radiodermatitis; Acute, Radiotherapy Side Effect, Cancer Patients, Palliative Care
- Trial name
- NCT05561803
- Testing
- Photobiomodulation Therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Asthenia, Neoplasms
Ritalin: Antiasthenic Effect of Methylphenidate (Ritalin) in Palliative Care in Cancer Patients
The aim/objective of this study is to evaluate the antiasthenic effect of methylphenidate with a visual analogical scale (VAS) after 7 days of treatment, in cancer patients, in palliative care, i.e.
- Trial name
- Ritaline (NCT00273741)
- Testing
- methylphenidate
- Where
- 13 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble
Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Technology-Enhanced Palliative Care for Advanced Cancer Patients
This trial investigates technology-enhanced palliative care for patients in phase I trials with cancer that has spread to other places in the body (advanced).
- Trial name
- NCT04989556
- Testing
- Interview, Palliative Therapy, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Support, Family
The Effect of Psychoeducation on Hopelessness, Death Anxiety and Caregiver Burden
This study was conducted to determine the effect of Watson Human Caring Model-based psychoeducation given to the relatives of patients receiving palliative care on hopelessness, death anxiety and the burden of care.
- Trial name
- NCT06154759
- Testing
- Watson Human Caring Model-based psychoeducation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Medipol University
Stroke
Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Expanded Rehabilitation Complexity Scale
The RCS is a tool that can assess the need for complex rehabilitation and objectively indicate that a patient may have difficulty functioning well at home or in the community if their medical needs are still high.
- Trial name
- NCT06573359
- Testing
- questionnaire
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Lung Cancer, Advanced Cancer
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Fatigue Interference in Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer and Caregiver Burden (ACT)
Lung cancer is a malignant tumour that has transformed from a single cancer disease into one of the most striking global health problems.
- Conditions
- Lung Cancer, Advanced Cancer, Caregiver Burden
- Trial name
- NCT05885984
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) plus health education, Health education
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Cancer
The Role of Oxygen in the Management of Dyspnoea in Advanced Cancer
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect that oxygen has when administered to patients complaining of shortness of breath, where the underlying cause of this symptom is advanced cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00206609
- Testing
- Oxygen and air administration
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Bayside Health
HIV
Outcomes for Antiretroviral Therapy Patients Receiving Palliative Care
Despite overwhelming need for effective HIV palliative care in sub-Saharan Africa, a systematic appraisal of the literature found almost no outcome or evaluative evidence.
- Trial name
- TOPCare (NCT01608802)
- Testing
- Palliative care, Standard care
- Where
- 2 sites in Kenya, South Africa
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- King's College London
Advanced Cancer
Patient and Family Decision Making in the Palliative Care Setting
The goal of this research study is to learn about any differences in certain health-related preferences between patients with cancer and their families.
- Trial name
- NCT00682994
- Testing
- Interview, Questionnaire
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Argentina and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 780 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Heart Failure
A Study on Remote Health Support for Patients With Heart Failure.
This multicenter prospective observational feasibility study evaluates the implementation of the RAPHAEL model, a remote monitoring palliative care approach for patients with heart failure.
- Trial name
- RAPHAEL (NCT07440472)
- Where
- 9 sites in Germany, Italy and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Palliative Care Intervention in Improving Quality of Life, Psychological Distress, and Communication in Patients With Solid Tumors Receiving Treatment
This pilot randomized clinical trial studies palliative care intervention in improving quality of life, psychological distress, and communication in patients with solid tumors receiving treatment on phase I trials.
- Trial name
- NCT01828775
- Testing
- palliative care, quality-of-life assessment, survey administration
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 480 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Perioperative Palliative Care Surrounding Cancer Surgery for Patients & Their Family Members
The study goal is to compare surgeon-palliative care team co-management, versus surgeon alone management, of patients and family members preparing for major upper gastrointestinal cancer surgery.
- Trial name
- PERIOP-PC (NCT03611309)
- Testing
- Surgeon-palliative care team co management, Surgeon team alone management
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 379 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Advanced Cancer
Early Palliative Care on Quality of Life of Patients With Advanced Pancreas Cancer
The primary objective is to explore the impact of early palliative care on quality of life in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT03837132
- Testing
- Palliative care assessment
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Cancer
Pilot Study of the SPaRK (Supportive and Palliative Care Review Kit) Model of Care for Advanced Cancer Patients Who Have an Unplanned Admission to Singapore General Hospital
Advanced cancer patients have a poor quality of life and a high rate of unplanned hospital admissions. Palliative care has been shown to improve patient outcomes such as quality of life and symptom burden.
- Trial name
- SPaRK (NCT02559336)
- Testing
- Integrated palliative oncology care
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 865 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Centre, Singapore
Stage IIA Pancreatic Cancer, Stage IIB Pancreatic Cancer
Palliative Care in Improving Quality of Life in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Pancreatic Cancer
This pilot clinical trial studies a palliative care program in improving the quality of life of patients with newly diagnosed pancreatic cancer.
- Conditions
- Stage IIA Pancreatic Cancer, Stage IIB Pancreatic Cancer, Stage III Pancreatic Cancer, Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02307539
- Testing
- Psychosocial Assessment and Care, Palliative Therapy, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
End Stage Disease
Motivational Interviewing Tailored Programme for Promoting Advance Care Planning Behaviours
This proposed study is designed to test the effects of motivational interviewing (MI) in increasing the uptake of ACP behaviours among patients with palliative care needs.
- Trial name
- NCT04162912
- Testing
- Motivational Interviewing tailored Advance Care Planning
- Where
- 2 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Food and Health Bureau, Hong Kong
Anemia, Fatigue
Epoetin Beta in Treating Fatigue and Anemia in Patients Receiving Palliative Care for Malignant Solid Tumors
RATIONALE: Epoetin beta may cause the body to make more red blood cells and may help relieve fatigue in patients with malignant solid tumors receiving palliative care.
- Conditions
- Anemia, Fatigue, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00559195
- Testing
- epoetin beta, quality-of-life assessment
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospital Regional Universitaire de Limoges
Solid Tumor, Lymphoma
Simultaneous Care: Linking Palliation to Clinical Trials
This is a multi-site randomized control trial taking place at six cancer centers. UC Davis is the lead site. Additional performance sites include the City of Hope Medical Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at the Univ.
- Trial name
- NCT00283257
- Testing
- Patients and caregivers are taught problem solving skills
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 441 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Active Cancer, Active Cancer Treatment
STAMP+CBT mHealth for Cancer Pain
The purpose of this study is to test whether a mobile application developed to help people with cancer pain is useful and helpful to patients with cancer.
- Conditions
- Active Cancer, Active Cancer Treatment, Advanced Cancer, Palliative Care
- Trial name
- NCT05403801
- Testing
- STAMP+CBT application
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Refractory Malignant Ascites
Palliative Care Outcomes in the Management of Malignant Ascites by Interventional Radiology
Malignant ascites leads to significant morbidity in patients with terminal cancer. Paracentesis can provide relief, but repeat hospital visits, pain, and short duration of relief after paracentesis are detrimental to quality of…
- Trial name
- NCT02477657
- Testing
- Paracentesis, Tunneled Intraperitoneal Drain (IPD), Peritoneal-Venous shunts (PVS)
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine