Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Early Palliative Care for Patients With Haematological Malignancies

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Early Palliative Care for Patients With Haematological Malignancies

Official Title: Early Palliative Care for Patients With Haematological Malignancies: A Randomised Prospective Study

Study ID: NCT03800095

Conditions

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma

Palliative Care

Interventions

Early palliative care integration

Study Description

Brief Summary: Patients suffering from haematological disease present symptoms of discomfort and currently benefit from palliative care skills only for the management of their end-of-life. However, in medical oncology, more and more studies tend to demonstrate the benefit on the quality of life of an early collaboration between the two specialties. Investigator did the hypothesis that early integration of palliative care with conventional haematological care could decrease discomfort symptoms and add a real benefit on the patients' quality of life .

Detailed Description: Patients suffering from haematological disease present symptoms of discomfort and currently benefit from palliative care skills only for the management of their end-of-life. However, in medical oncology, more and more studies tend to demonstrate the benefit on the quality of life of an early collaboration between the two specialties. Investigator did the hypothesis that early integration of palliative care with conventional haematological care could decrease discomfort symptoms and add a real benefit on the patients' quality of life .