Clinical trials · Baltimore, MD
Palliative Care clinical trials in Baltimore
We’re tracking 8 recruiting palliative care studies with a site in or near Baltimore — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Baltimore
- NCT05407844Enrolling by invitation
Community health worker program to improve palliative care
This study tests whether a community health worker can help people with advanced cancer get better palliative care support. Palliative care focuses on comfort, symptom relief, and support for patients and caregivers.
Baltimore, 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–120 - 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+ - NCT05403086RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin for distress in people with serious, life-limiting illness
This Phase 2 study tests whether psilocybin therapy can reduce deep distress (“demoralization”) in people receiving palliative (comfort-focused) care. It may help with mood and well-being, but you must meet safety and medication requirements to join.
Rockville, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07696065RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Palliative care support for kids in early cancer trials
This study tests adding palliative care—extra comfort and quality-of-life support—for children and young adults being considered for early-phase cancer trials. It involves patients, their families, and their doctors.
Bethesda, MarylandAges birth–25 years - NCT00804154RecruitingPhase 1
Capsaicin-like drug for severe cancer pain
This Phase 1 trial tests a new drug related to capsaicin (resiniferatoxin) to reduce severe nerve pain from advanced cancer. It is given through a small catheter near the spinal fluid space and is meant for people whose pain medicines and other options have not worked well enough.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT06938542Enrolling by invitation
Palliative care needs for kids with rare diseases
This study asks children with rare diseases and their families about what kind of palliative care (comfort and support) they need. It aims to understand how to better help families through their child's illness.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–99
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Where these studies are running near Baltimore
Institutions with a site for the recruiting palliative care studies listed above.
- Johns Hopkins University · 2 studies
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · 2 studies
- Children's National Medical Center
- Childrens National Hospital
- MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
- MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
- MedStar Health
What taking part in a palliative care study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Common questions
- Are there palliative care clinical trials near Baltimore?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 8 recruiting palliative care studies with a site near Baltimore, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a palliative care study near Baltimore?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Baltimore to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Baltimore, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a palliative care trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New palliative care studies open near Baltimore regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.