Clinical trials
Palliative Care clinical trials
Below are recruiting palliative care clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 96 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06856122Enrolling by invitation
Genetics-guided supportive care study
This trial explores how genetic information can improve supportive care for people with incurable, life-limiting conditions. It aims to tailor treatments to reduce symptoms based on your DNA.
Norwich, NorfolkAges 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 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.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges birth–25 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06805669Recruiting
Early palliative care for advanced soft tissue sarcoma
This study tests whether adding palliative care early on to standard cancer treatment improves quality of life for people newly diagnosed with advanced or metastatic soft tissue sarcoma.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07714252Enrolling by invitation
Virtual palliative care team for veterans with heart or lung disease
This study tests a virtual team of nurses and social workers who provide palliative care to veterans with heart failure, COPD, or interstitial lung disease. The goal is to improve quality of life by offering extra support at home.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07391956Recruiting
Palliative care for advanced heart failure or cancer
This study tests whether special supportive care (called tiered palliative care) can help people with advanced heart failure or certain advanced cancers feel better and have fewer hospital visits. If you live in Manhattan or Queens, speak English or Spanish, and meet the other requirements, you may be able to join.
Astoria, New YorkAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07166861Recruiting
Home wellness visits for older adults with complex needs
This study compares regular annual wellness visits with enhanced visits that include extra support from a GRACE team. It is designed for older adults with complex health needs who might benefit from more personalized care at home.
Derby, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06606470Recruiting
Better communication skills for healthcare providers
This study tests a program to help healthcare workers improve how they communicate with patients and each other. It's designed for anyone providing health services, like doctors, nurses, or administrators.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07491939Recruiting
Living Well with Arthritis: A Palliative Care Study
This study explores how palliative and supportive care can help people with arthritis feel better and live well. You can join even if you are not currently receiving palliative care.
Bath, WiltshireAges 18 years+ - 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?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 96 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.