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NCT Number: NCT06802562

Medical Assistance in Dying Requests in Pain Clinic

Terminally ill patients often suffer existentially. Terminally ill patients with existential pain may request medical aid in dying. The Canadian government legalized Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for patients unforeseeable deaths. This prospective observational study examined chronic pain clinic patients' MAiD requests. The study assessed the patients' life quality and outcomes.

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Key information

Conditions

Terminal Diseases Chronic Pain Disability or Chronic Disease Leading to Disablement Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Terminal Care

Age range

20 year–99 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic

Surrey, British Columbia, V3S 7J1, Canada

About this study

Adult patients diagnosed with terminal or severe intractable illnesses frequently endure existential distress. Consequently, patients with terminal illnesses who experience existential distress may contemplate or seek medical assistance in dying (MAiD). In March 2021, the Government of Canada implemented amendments to the Criminal Code to authorize Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) for individuals whose natural death is not reasonably foreseeable.

This prospective observational study evaluated requests made for MAiD by patients in the chronic pain clinic setting. The study assessed the quality of life and natural outcomes of the patients.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adult patients with chronic pain and disability.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients without physical disability.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. How many years the patient lived after initial consultation

    Time frame: 3 years

    How long the patient lived naturally after the initial consultation and request for MAiD.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Requests in the Chronic Pain Clinic Setting

Acronym: MAiD

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jan 31, 2025
Registry last updated
Feb 3, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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