Starlight therapy for common end-of-life symptoms
This trial tests whether “Starlight therapy” can help people in palliative (comfort-focused) care who have symptoms like trouble sleeping, anxiety, restlessness, breathing trouble, or pain. It may help improve comfort and quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are receiving palliative (comfort-focused) care.
- Your symptom check (ESAS) shows at least one symptom: trouble sleeping, anxiety, restlessness, breathing trouble, or pain.
- Your ESAS must include at least one of those symptoms.
- You do not have a clinical diagnosis of blindness.
- You can complete the symptom check (ESAS) used for enrollment.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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