Clinical trials
Palliative Care clinical trials
Below are recruiting palliative care clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 101 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06456034Recruiting
Support program for parents of babies with serious diagnosis
This study tests a program to support parents whose baby has a severe health problem found before or just after birth. The program focuses on palliative care and comfort, whether the baby lives or not.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT07324525Recruiting
Oral health study for people in palliative care
This survey study explores oral health in people receiving palliative care. By answering a questionnaire, you can help improve care and comfort for patients with serious illness.
Göttingen, GermanyAges 18 years+ - NCT07654998Recruiting
Mobile app support for family caregivers in home palliative care
This study tests a mobile health app designed to help family caregivers of patients receiving home palliative care. It aims to provide support and resources to reduce caregiver burden.
Simav, KütahyaAges 18 years+ - NCT07593729Recruiting
Support Program for Family Caregivers in Home Palliative Care
This study tests a nurse-led support program designed to help family caregivers who care for loved ones receiving palliative care (comfort-focused care) at home. The program aims to reduce caregiver stress and improve their well-being during this challenging time.
Simav, KütahyaAges 18 years+ - NCT05237258Recruiting
Compare palliative care approaches for people with high-risk AML
This study tests a specialized (targeted) palliative care program versus usual oncology care for people hospitalized with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to see if this palliative approach improves comfort, support, and care planning during intensive treatment.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–120 - NCT05615389RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Medicinal cannabis pilot for children’s distress symptoms
This early-phase study tests medicinal cannabis to help improve symptoms like pain, muscle stiffness (dystonia), and gut problems in children who are receiving palliative care for non-cancer conditions. You may be asked to follow a medication schedule and not start or change other treatments right before joining.
Parkville, VictoriaAges 6 months–21 years - NCT05883540RecruitingPhase 2
LSD therapy in palliative care for comfort and well-being
This Phase 2 study tests how LSD may affect comfort and quality of life for people with advanced or end-stage life-limiting illness. It also checks whether the medicine is safe and can be given in a controlled way in palliative care settings.
BaselAges 22 years+ - NCT06490835Recruiting
Palliative care support for ICU families
This study tests a new way to bring high-quality palliative care (comfort and support for serious illness) to families of patients in the intensive care unit. If you are a family member of a patient with a severe brain injury or advanced organ failure, this study offers extra support and guidance during a difficult time.
Seoul, N/A (Not Applicable)Ages 19 years+ - NCT06574672Recruiting
Palliative care in the medical ICU
This study tests whether adding palliative care (comfort and support care) to usual MICU treatment helps patients and families. It takes place in the medical intensive care unit.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06587321Recruiting
Remote monitoring for patients at home with advanced illness
This trial tests a remote assessment system for people with advanced cancer or other life-limiting illnesses who live at home with a family carer. It aims to improve symptom monitoring and support.
Dublin, DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT06786468Recruiting
Early palliative care for advanced lung cancer
This study tests whether adding early palliative care from a specialist improves well-being for people starting treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It compares standard cancer care alone to standard care plus early palliative care.
BangkokAges 18 years+ - NCT07195513Recruiting
Helping advanced cancer patients connect to palliative care via electronic reporting
This trial uses electronic surveys to identify symptoms and unmet needs in people with advanced cancer, then connects them to palliative care services. It aims to improve quality of life by making sure patients get the extra support they need.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07342985Recruiting
Medicalized residential care for vulnerable palliative patients
This study looks at how living in a medicalized residential care home helps create care plans for adults with serious, incurable illnesses. It wants to see if this kind of living situation improves the support and planning for people who need palliative care.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT07446660Recruiting
Early palliative care via phone or video for advanced cancer
This trial tests if a phone or video palliative care program (called STEP2) works as well as in-person care for people with advanced cancer. It aims to improve quality of life and manage symptoms.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07469761Recruiting
Personalized care plan for frail cancer patients
This trial tests a special care plan designed for people with advanced cancer who are frail. The goal is to see if this personalized approach helps improve quality of life and support.
Milan, LombardyAges 18 years+ - NCT07436026Enrolling by invitation
Latin America palliative care research network
This study builds a network of health workers and patient representatives across Latin America to improve primary palliative care together.
Buenos AiresAges Any age - NCT07402837Enrolling by invitation
Flexible teaching tool for pediatric palliative care learners
This study is creating a teaching tool for healthcare professionals who rotate through pediatric palliative care. If you've spent at least half a day with the team, you can help shape how future learners are trained.
Silver Spring, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06596577Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Improving access to specialty palliative care in hospitals
This trial tests if nudging healthcare providers can ensure that patients with serious illnesses receive the right kind of palliative care while in the hospital. It aims to make care more equitable and accessible.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06797921Recruiting
Helping hospitals manage urgent events for children in palliative care
This trial studies how hospitals can help manage urgent medical events for children receiving pediatric palliative care. It aims to find better ways to support these children and their families.
Bologna, BolognaAges Any age - NCT06860932Recruiting
Palliative care program for MS and related disorders
This study tests a palliative care program designed to help people with long-term neurological conditions like MS, NMOSD, or anti-MOG disease. You will learn about managing symptoms and planning care, and the study will measure how this affects your knowledge and attitudes.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06805396RecruitingPhase 2
Adding palliative care support during radiation for bone cancer pain
This study tests whether adding a palliative care team early while you receive radiation for bone metastases can improve your quality of life and reduce symptoms.
AmersfoortAges Any age - NCT06605079Recruiting
Palliative care support for ICU patients and families
This trial tests whether adding a specialized palliative care team to the ICU can help patients, families, and staff. You or your relative may be eligible if the ICU doctor sees a need for extra support, such as when there is disagreement about treatment or when therapy limits are being considered.
PragueAges 18 years+ - NCT07039344Recruiting
Palliative care training for nursing students
This study tests a special training program on palliative care (comfort care for people with serious illnesses) for nursing students. It looks at how the training affects your learning and your confidence in giving this type of care.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–25 - NCT07554209Enrolling by invitation
Healthcare Workers' Views on Home Palliative Care
This study asks healthcare professionals about their experiences and opinions regarding home-based palliative care (comfort-focused care given in patients' homes). The goal is to understand what works well and what could improve in these services.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for palliative care?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 101 recruiting palliative care studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a palliative care trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a palliative care trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.