Clinical trials
Palliative Care, Patient Care clinical trials
Below are recruiting palliative care, patient care clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 126 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - NCT05646576Recruiting
Palliative care support during blood cancer cell therapy
This trial studies whether adding palliative care (comfort-focused care to reduce stress and symptoms) helps people during adoptive cell therapy for blood cancers. It may help improve quality of life while you’re receiving the therapy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05935540Recruiting
ACP family program for palliative care patients
This study offers a family-focused advance care planning program to people receiving palliative care and a chosen family member. It may help you and your family better discuss and prepare for future medical decisions.
Hong KongAges 18–120 - 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+ - NCT06648733Recruiting
Better medication safety when leaving the hospital for palliative care
This trial studies how to improve medication management when patients with advanced illnesses move from hospital care to home care in Muenster. It aims to make the switch smoother and safer for people who need palliative (comfort-focused) treatment.
Münster, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 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+ - NCT06787313Recruiting
Precision palliative care for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial studies a personalized approach to palliative care for people with advanced or recurrent esophageal cancer who are being treated with immunotherapy. It aims to improve quality of life and symptom management.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06795529Recruiting
Palliative care support for metastatic breast cancer
This study tests a palliative care program designed to improve quality of life for people with metastatic breast cancer. It may help you better manage symptoms and coordinate care with your oncology team.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07619209Recruiting
Relaxation exercises for cancer patients with breathing difficulty
This study tests whether gentle muscle relaxation and deep breathing exercises help cancer patients in palliative care feel less breathless, less tired, and better able to care for themselves. You would learn and practice these exercises and answer questions about how you feel.
Ankara, YENIMAHALLEAges 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 - 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+ - NCT05431946Enrolling by invitation
Palliative care support for people with liver cirrhosis
This trial studies a palliative care approach—comfort-focused support aimed at improving quality of life—for people with liver cirrhosis. It may help by addressing symptoms and planning care together with you and your family.
EsbjergAges 18 years+ - NCT06228209Recruiting
Palliative care for advanced heart failure or cancer
This study tests whether adding a palliative care specialist to your regular care team can improve your quality of life if you have advanced heart failure or advanced lung or certain gastrointestinal cancers. It is for people who have been in the hospital recently and live in Manhattan.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07133269Recruiting
Care coach support for advanced cancer patients having surgery
This study tests a new care model where a care coach helps coordinate surgery, cancer treatment, and palliative support for people with advanced cancer. It aims to make recovery easier and improve quality of life.
SingaporeAges 21–99 - NCT05947695Recruiting
Nurse-led comfort and survivorship care for advanced cancer
This study looks at whether a specialized nurse-led care plan soon after diagnosis/treatment helps people living with advanced (metastatic) cancer. It focuses on patients expected to do better than average based on certain prognosis factors.
West Islip, New YorkAges 21 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for palliative care, patient care?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 126 recruiting palliative care, patient 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, patient 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, patient 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.