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Conducting research in palliative care: finding the best way forward - Cluster randomisation or randomised consent as an appropriate methodology for trials in palliative care: a feasibility study

Conducting research in palliative care: finding the best way forward - Cluster randomisation or randomised consent as an appropriate methodology for trials in palliative care: a feasibility study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN60243484
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2004-02-25
Start date
2004-12-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-07-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Palliative care Not Applicable

Interventions

Not prescribing an anti-emetic as standard treatment on commencement of a syringe driver unless patient is symptomatic. The study utilises a crossover design and is taking place at two sites within t

Sponsors

North West Wales NHS Trust (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patients identified as dying and being cared for on an Integrated Care Pathway at two sites within the Trust who are about to commence syringe driver delivered medication.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026