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NCT00325611 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Multidisciplinary Inpatient Palliative Care Intervention

A NA study of Cancer and Diabetes Mellitus, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
550
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00325611 is a NA study of Cancer and Diabetes Mellitus that has completed, run by Kaiser Permanente. The registered enrollment target is 550 participants, below the 3,490-participant average among 615 other Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (84% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00325611, a NA study of Cancer and Diabetes Mellitus, has completed, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
550 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Palliative care is believed to improve care of patients with life-limiting illnesses. This study evaluated the impact of a multi-center randomized trial of a palliative care team intervention on the quality and cost of care of hospitalized patients. Study subjects were randomized to intervention or usual care. At study end, patients receiving the palliative care intervention reported greater patient satisfaction with their care. Intervention patients also had significantly fewer ICU admissions and lower total costs for care 6 months past their hospitalization. Intervention patients completed more advance directives and had longer hospice stays.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Multidisciplinary palliative care team met with patient

Study Locations (1)

Colorado

  • Kaiser Permanente of Colorado - Aurora

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 550 participants
Start Date 2002-04
Est. Completion 2004-07
Phase NA

Sponsor

Kaiser Permanente

294 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00325611

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00325611 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 550 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 3,490-participant average among 615 other Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (84% lower). The listed sponsor is Kaiser Permanente, which has 294 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 10 conditions, with Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Multidisciplinary palliative care team met with patient is the first listed.

NCT00325611 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Colorado.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00325611 about?

NCT00325611 is a clinical study titled "Multidisciplinary Inpatient Palliative Care Intervention". Palliative care is believed to improve care of patients with life-limiting illnesses. This study evaluated the impact of a multi-center randomized trial of a palliative care team intervention on the quality and cost of care of hospitalized patients. Study subjects were randomized to intervention or ...

What is the current status of trial NCT00325611?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 550 participants. The study started on 2002-04. Estimated completion is 2004-07.

What conditions does trial NCT00325611 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cancer, Diabetes Mellitus, Dementia, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Heart Failure, Congestive.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00325611?

The interventions under investigation include: Multidisciplinary palliative care team met with patient (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00325611?

This trial is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, which has 294 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00325611 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Colorado. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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