CompletedNot Applicable

Acceptability of Palliative Care in Parkinson Disease Care

United States20 participantsStarted 2018-11-16

Plain-language summary

This study will assess the feasibility of using specific criteria to standardize the referral of individuals with Parkinson disease to a group of medical providers known as palliative care specialists. Palliative care specialists provide supportive care to individuals living with serious illnesses. The specialty focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of serious illness.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Subjects with Parkinson disease: Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of idiopathic PD confirmed as most likely diagnosis with participant's treating provider * 18 years of age or older * Participant or care partner able to provide informed consent * Presence of one or more of the following: Uncontrolled symptoms (over prior week): * Depression * Pain * Fatigue Critical events (over prior 6 months): * ≥3 falls * Unintended weight loss * Wheelchair dependence (\>50% of time) Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of atypical or secondary parkinsonism * Outpatient palliative care visit scheduled or within the prior 6 months of the screening visit Subjects who are care partners: Inclusion Criteria: * Care partner of enrolled participant in the study * 18 years of age or older * Able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: • No care partner specific exclusion criteria

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Proportion of enrolled participants who have at least 1 visit with a palliative care provider within 3 months of referral

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03697434

SponsorUniversity of Rochester

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-06-01

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