Requests for Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide in Establishment of Accommodation for Dependent Old … (NCT03353870) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Requests for Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide in Establishment of Accommodation for Dependent Old Persons.
France7 participantsStarted 2019-04-15
Plain-language summary
The main aim of this project is to analyze and understand the meaning of explicit requests to hasten death (euthanasia and assisted suicide) from older people living in an Establishment of accommodation for dependent old persons.
This involves conducting interviews with patients, carers to whom the request has been expressed and a relative chosen by the patient. This study aims to describe the request over time. This will be done through two series of interviews, one as soon as it is first expressed, then one week later.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* They live in an establishment of accommodation for dependent old persons
* They have to be ill.
* They have request for euthanasie or assisted suicide
* They are in capacity to meet researchers for interview,
* They aggreed to make an individual interview
* They are covered by the French social security system
Exclusion Criteria:
* They have neurocognitives disorders that can't allow an individual interview
* They did not express themselves a request for euthanasia ou assisted suicide
* They disagreed to participate
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Qualitative analyse
Timeframe: One year
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03353870
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon