Clinical trials: Palliative Patients
Palliative Care
Impact of a Gratitude-based Intervention in Palliative Care (IPBG)
This is a pilot study consisting of mixed-methods, pre-post evaluation of a gratitude intervention (gratitude letter and visit) on palliative care patients and their caregivers.
- Trial name
- IPBG (NCT03703687)
- Testing
- Gratitude intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois
Palliative Care, Dyspnea
The Effect of Acupressure on the Management of Dyspnea
Dyspnea can develop at any stage of the disease, but it is more common in the last period of life. Complementary and integrative methods used for dyspnea symptoms include acupuncture, acupressure, visualization techniques, herbal…
- Trial name
- NCT05884450
- Testing
- Acupressure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Aydın University
Palliative Care, Micronutrients
Micronutrient Status in Pediatric Palliative Care
The goal of this observational study is to determine the micronutrient levels in patients in the Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic.
- Conditions
- Palliative Care, Micronutrients, Pediatric
- Trial name
- NCT06146452
- Testing
- Not
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 249 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital
Hope, Spirituality
Effects of Nursing Care Provided to Relatives of Palliative Care Patients on Caregivers' Spiritual Well-being and Hope
The aim of this study is to determine the effects of nursing care provided based on the Watson's Theory of Human Caring to the relatives of palliative care patients on caregivers' spiritual well-being and hope.
- Conditions
- Hope, Spirituality, Palliative Care
- Trial name
- NCT04415411
- Testing
- Nursing care based on the Theory of Human Caring
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 147 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Demoralization
Demoralization Among Palliative Care Patients and Their Family Caregivers in Hong Kong: A Pilot Study
This study aims to explore the prevalence of demoralization among palliative care patients and family caregivers in Hong Kong and examines psychosocial factors associated with demoralization.
- Trial name
- NCT04006327
- Testing
- No intervention will be provided as this study is a cross-sectional observational study.
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 147 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Pecha Kuka, Palliative Care
Pecha Kuka Method About Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy for Caregivers Who Care for Palliative Care Patients
Palliative care; It was started by Dame Cicely Saunders in the 1960s as a hospice for community-based provision. Today, palliative care is defined as care that begins with the patient's diagnosis, symptom management is carried…
- Trial name
- NCT06339723
- Testing
- Pecha Kucha
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Firat University
Cancer
Caregivers' Strengths-Skills: Managing Older Cancer Patients' Symptoms
Caregiver education and training programs that specifically target caregiver informational and training needs during the survivorship period have been limited.
- Trial name
- FamCare (NCT03532061)
- Testing
- FamCare Program, Caregiver Support Group
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York University
Symptom Management, Life Quality
The Effect of Education Provided With Pecha Kucha Method on Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy on Symptom Management and Quality of Life
Cancer; It is defined as a large group of diseases that can start in any organ or tissue of the body, occur with the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, and occur when these abnormal cells go beyond their normal limits and…
- Trial name
- NCT05701930
- Testing
- symptom management
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Cancer
A Pilot Study of Structured Palliative Care for Patients Enrolled on Phase I Clinical Trials
The goal of this research study is to find out if providing patients who are enrolled in phase 1 clinical trials with structured supportive care will enable them to continue in the Phase 1 trial longer and improve their quality…
- Trial name
- NCT02543541
- Testing
- Structured palliative care, Standard supportive care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
Haloperidol For Outpatient Symptom Management in Patients Diagnosed With Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome in the Emergrency Department
Patients diagnosed with cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome that are safe for discharge from the emergency department will be sent an outpatient prescription for haloperidol to be used as needed at home.
- Trial name
- NCT07726069
- Testing
- Haloperidol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm
Learning Collaborative Versus Technical Assistance in Delivering a Palliative Care Program to Patients With Advanced Cancer and Their Caregivers
This trial studies the delivery of the ENABLE palliative care program by two different methods called a Virtual Learning Collaborative or Technical Assistance for patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers.
- Conditions
- Advanced Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Recurrent Malignant Solid Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT04062552
- Testing
- Behavioral, Psychological or Informational Intervention, Educational Intervention, Medical Examination Assessment
- Where
- 113 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 208 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester NCORP Research Base
Palliative Care
Contextualizing Care for Patients With a Serious Illness
When people become seriously ill, healthcare decisions are influenced not only by their medical condition, but also by their personal situation, values, wishes, and daily life circumstances.
- Trial name
- SVPII-TRAIN (NCT07764263)
- Testing
- Contextualized Care Communication Training
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Malignant Thoracic Neoplasm
Electronic Symptom Monitoring Program for Triggered Palliative Referrals in Patients With Thoracic Cancer
This clinical trial evaluates earlier symptom management through remote electronic symptom monitoring (such as through an app on patient's phone), and accessibility of palliative care self-referral by patients with thoracic…
- Trial name
- NCT06396598
- Testing
- Educational Activity, Electronic Health Record Review, Internet-Based Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Clinical Decision-Making
Mixed Methods Study Web-based Life Support Decision Aid
Patients and families want to be involved in healthcare decisions. When the decision-making process does not engage older patients and their families, the care provided does not match patient preferences or meet their needs.
- Trial name
- eLSDA (NCT03271658)
- Testing
- Web based life support patient decision aid, Decision coaching
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Pulmonary Hypertension, Nursing Care
Dynamic Mixed Learning Module in Pulmonary Hypertension Patients
This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of the Dynamic Blended Learning Module developed for patients diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH) on symptom management.
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Hypertension, Nursing Care, Learning
- Trial name
- Learning (NCT07429552)
- Testing
- Symptom Management
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
Nurse's Role, Nutritional Deficiency
The Effect of Discharge Education Based on Roy Adaptation Model on Palliative Care Patients and Caregivers
This research will be carried out in order to reveal how the discharge education that will be formed in line with the Roy Adaptation Model for oncological palliative care patients and caregivers will affect the nutritional…
- Conditions
- Nurse's Role, Nutritional Deficiency, Adaptation Reaction
- Trial name
- NCT05840393
- Testing
- Discharge training based on Roy adaptation model
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Fontan Procedure, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Impact of Vitamin C on Endothelial Function and Exercise Capacity in Fontan-Palliated Patients
In this study, investigators will evaluate the effect of vitamin C on endothelial function, exercise tolerance and quality of life in patients with a single ventricle who have been palliated to Fontan physiology.
- Conditions
- Fontan Procedure, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Tricuspid Atresia
- Trial name
- NCT00974025
- Testing
- Vitamin C
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Palliative Care, Wearable Electronic Devices
Wearable and Patient-reported Outcome-based Continuous Assessment and Support Alerts in Palliative Care
Non-professional carers (typically family members) play a critical role in providing adequate home care. This research explores the use of wearable sensors (WS) and electronic patient-reported outcome (ePRO) surveys to monitor…
- Conditions
- Palliative Care, Wearable Electronic Devices, Patient Reported Outcome Measures, Cancer
- Trial name
- wePRO-CASA (NCT05273580)
- Testing
- Garmin VivoSmart 4, mema - ilumivu
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal North Shore Hospital
Glioblastoma
Easing Psychosocial Burden for Informal Caregivers
The overall goal of this study is to determine the best time to offer Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP), an intervention that has proven to be helpful in improving spiritual well-being and decreasing existential distress among…
- Trial name
- NCT03454295
- Testing
- Focus Group, Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Cancer Caregivers / MCP-C, Enhanced Usual Care / EUC
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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