Analysis of end-of-life care practices in elderly patients
Practice Analysis of Care, Paraclinical Exams and Treatments Received by Geriatric Patients Both During the Last Week and the Last 24 Hours of Their Lives.
This study looks at how doctors care for elderly patients in their last week of life to see when they switch from active treatments to comfort care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 75 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint-Etienne) |
| Trial ID | NCT06026241 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study examines the care practices and treatments received by geriatric patients in their final week and 24 hours of life. It focuses on understanding when active care measures are discontinued in favor of comfort care, and identifies patient criteria that may influence the timing of these decisions. By analyzing medical records from patients over 75 years old who passed away in a geriatric short-stay department, the study aims to provide insights into the practices of geriatric physicians regarding end-of-life care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients over 75 years old who are receiving care in a geriatric short-stay department.
Not a fit: Patients under 75 years old will not benefit from this study as they are excluded from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the quality of end-of-life care for geriatric patients by informing better decision-making practices.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on end-of-life care, this specific analysis of geriatric practices is novel and may provide unique insights.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients over 75 years old who died in a geriatric short-stay department at Saint-Etienne University Hospital. Exclusion Criteria: \- Patients under 75 years old
Where this trial is running
Saint-Etienne
- CHU Saint-Etienne — Saint-Etienne, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ludovic LAFAIE, MD — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
- Study coordinator: Ludovic LAFAIE, MD
- Email: ludovic.lafaie@chu-st-etienne.fr
- Phone: (0)477127397
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.