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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1
Department of Palliative Medicine
Copenhagen, Denmark, 2400
2
Sankt Lukas Hospice
Hellerup, Denmark, 2900