Comparing different palliative care models for seriously ill hospitalized patients
Comparing Optimized Models of Primary And Specialist Services for Palliative Care: Pilot Feasibility Trial
This study is testing different types of palliative care for seriously ill hospitalized patients to see which one helps them the most.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 540 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Pennsylvania Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Pasadena, California and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06629142 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot feasibility study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different models of palliative care for seriously ill hospitalized patients. Conducted across six hospitals within two large U.S. health systems, the study will enroll 540 patients who have a predicted mortality risk of at least 60% within one year. Participants will be randomized into three groups: those receiving standardized usual care, those receiving care from trained generalist palliative care providers, and those receiving care from specialist palliative care teams. The focus will be on measuring process outcomes to assess the feasibility of implementing these care models.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are hospitalized patients aged 18 and older with a predicted one-year mortality risk of 60% or greater.
Not a fit: Patients who are discharged or have an active discharge order prior to enrollment will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of palliative care provided to seriously ill patients, potentially improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results in improving palliative care outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be beneficial.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years of age or older; AND * Predicted 1-year mortality risk of 60% or greater; AND * Admitted to a study hospital. Exclusion Criteria: - Patients who die or have an active or completed discharge order prior to enrollment time
Where this trial is running
Pasadena, California and 1 other locations
- Kaiser Permanente Southern California — Pasadena, California, United States (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Trinity Health — Livonia, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Katherine Courtright, MD, MS — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Dorothy Sheu, MPH
- Email: dorothy.sheu@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
- Phone: 2158980861
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.