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 127 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06485076Recruiting
Early comfort care for multiple myeloma and aggressive lymphoma
This study offers a palliative care team (doctors and nurses focused on comfort and quality of life) to people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma or with an aggressive lymphoma that has come back. The goal is to help manage symptoms early, so you feel better and stay stronger during your cancer treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06676852Recruiting
Palliative care support for stem cell transplant patients
This study tests whether adding a palliative care program (extra support for comfort and quality of life) is helpful for people receiving a stem cell transplant. It aims to see if patients and doctors find it useful and easy to use.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06722352Recruiting
Palliative care education for dementia in assisted living
This study trains staff in assisted living facilities to better support residents with dementia and their families in planning future care. It focuses on helping families talk about advance care planning (decisions about future medical care) with the care team.
Tampa, FloridaAges 21 years+ - NCT07290491RecruitingPhase 3
Spiritual care or therapy for advanced cancer patients
This trial compares the effects of adding spiritual care or psychotherapy to standard palliative care for patients with advanced cancer that cannot be cured. It aims to see if these extra supports improve quality of life and emotional well-being.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07078188Recruiting
PEG care training for caregivers
This study tests whether giving you (the caregiver) training on how to use the feeding tube (PEG) can reduce the stress of caregiving and improve your quality of life. If you are the main caregiver for a stroke survivor who needs tube feeding, you may be able to join.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06330584RecruitingPhase 2
Nasal spray for anxiety in palliative care
This trial tests a nasal spray called midazolam to quickly reduce anxiety in people receiving palliative care. If you're an adult in the hospital with sudden anxiety, this could help you feel calmer.
Basel, Canton of Basel-CityAges 18 years+ - NCT07512505Recruiting
Wearable Heart Monitor for End-of-Life Care Patients
This study tests whether a small, sticky heart-monitoring patch worn on the chest can safely and helpfully track vital signs (like heart rate) for people in their final days of life with cancer. The goal is to see if this technology helps caregivers and doctors better understand comfort and changes in condition.
DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT06362239Enrolling by invitation
Home palliative care for children and young adults
This study tests whether home-based palliative care helps children and young adults with serious illness. It aims to make care more comfortable and coordinated for patients and families.
Columbus, OhioAges Up to 19 years - NCT04984551RecruitingPhase 2
Training plus support to improve palliative care for advanced cancer
This trial studies whether a program called Project ECHO can improve the quality of palliative care (comfort-focused care) for people with advanced cancer and their caregivers in underserved areas. It also involves training local health care providers so they can better support patients and families over time.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT05998330Recruiting
Palliative care support for advanced liver disease patients
This study tests whether adding palliative care (extra support for symptoms and planning) during a hospital stay helps people with advanced liver disease and their caregivers feel better and plan ahead.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07039994Recruiting
Early palliative care for advanced lung cancer using an e-health system
This study tests whether an online platform can help deliver early palliative care to people with advanced lung cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can improve quality of life and manage symptoms from the start of treatment.
Badalona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04900935Recruiting
Survivorship and palliative care planning for metastatic lung cancer
This study tests a more patient-centered way to plan survivorship care and comfort (palliative) care for people with metastatic lung cancer. It may help you get support that matches your goals, especially alongside your current targeted treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07224594Enrolling by invitation
Comparing palliative care models for seriously ill patients
This trial compares two ways of providing palliative care to hospitalized patients who are likely to pass away within the next year. It aims to see which approach better meets patients' needs and improves their quality of life.
Pasadena, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05871996Recruiting
Survey study for people with cancer and palliative or oncology care
This trial is testing a questionnaire about language used in cancer care. You may be able to help by filling out a survey if you are 18+ and receiving palliative care or ongoing anti-cancer treatment.
Dublin, County DublinAges 18 years+ - NCT06146738Recruiting
Palliative care vs. surgery for high-grade glioma patients
This study compares receiving palliative care (supportive treatments) versus surgery (removing the tumor) for people with a high-grade glioma, a fast-growing brain tumor. The goal is to find out which approach improves quality of life and survival.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT06042621Enrolling by invitation
Improving communication in the ICU for patients, families, and staff
This study looks at how doctors, nurses, and other healthcare team members talk with patients and their families in the intensive care unit (ICU). It aims to improve understanding and support for everyone involved.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06097533RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabinoids to improve quality of life in cancer patients
This trial tests if a cannabinoid (a compound from the cannabis plant) can improve quality of life and reduce pain in people receiving palliative cancer care. It is for patients who have moderate to severe symptoms like pain and nutrition problems.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 25 years+ - NCT06008418Enrolling by invitation
Communication study for people with limited time left
This study looks at how doctors and patients talk about care when someone has a serious illness. It aims to improve communication in hospice outpatient clinics.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06933875Recruiting
Palliative care support for heart failure patients
This study tests a program to bring palliative care (extra support for comfort and quality of life) to people hospitalized with heart failure. Your doctor will take part, and if you qualify, you may get this additional care during your stay.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06259136Recruiting
Palliative care support for advanced cancer patients
This trial tests a palliative care program to improve wellbeing for people with advanced cancer who are moving from hospital treatment to community-based care. It aims to provide extra support during this transition.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT06971263Recruiting
Dietary and palliative care for cancer patients in Bangladesh
This study tests whether talking with a dietitian and a palliative care specialist can improve quality of life, daily function, and nutrition for cancer patients in Bangladesh. It may help you feel better and manage side effects during treatment.
Chittagong, ChattogramAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for palliative care, patient care?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 127 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.