A cluster randomised feasibility trial of clinically assisted hydration in cancer patients in the last days of life.

Andrew Neil DaviesMelanie WaghornKatherine WebberSigurd JohnsenJeewaka MendisJulia Boyle

Published in: Palliative medicine (2018)

The results of this feasibility study suggest that a definitive study can be done, but that minor changes are needed to the protocol to standardise the administration of clinically assisted hydration (which may reduce the incidence of certain adverse effects).

Keyphrases

clinical trial
study protocol
randomized controlled trial
open label
risk factors
phase iii
phase ii
placebo controlled
rectal cancer