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.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 0 and 19 years old.
- You are either a new patient or returning for a follow-up visit with the pediatric palliative care team.
- You need palliative care visits at least twice a year.
- You have not been followed by the pediatric palliative care team for more than 6 months.
- You are not in the custody of the state or county.
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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