Status:

COMPLETED

Implementation and Evaluation of Dignity Therapy in Denmark

Lead Sponsor:

Bispebjerg Hospital

Conditions:

Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to investigate whether Danish patients with incurable cancer have a need of, interest in and benefit from Dignity Therapy.

Detailed Description

Research in palliative care has primarily focused on physical and psychological symptoms. Research in other psychosocial and existential problems has been sparse. Loss of dignity as a consequence of s...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • diagnosis of incurable cancer,
  • 18 years or older,
  • informed of diagnosis and the incurable prognosis.

Exclusion

  • dementia and other cognitive impairment,
  • physical limitations,
  • sufficient to preclude participation.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2007

Estimated Enrollment :

80 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01507571

Start Date

September 1 2005

End Date

September 1 2007

Last Update

January 11 2012

Active Locations (2)

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Department of Palliative Medicine

Copenhagen, Denmark, 2400

2

Sankt Lukas Hospice

Hellerup, Denmark, 2900