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Positive Activities for Cancer Patients and Caregivers
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Recruiting
Led By LI Qian
Research Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
males or females ages 25-70 years
actively undergoing systemic therapy (e.g., chemotherapy, radiation)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up through study completion, an average of 1 year
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial looks at the benefits of positive activities for Asian American cancer patients and caregivers.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for Asian American adults aged 25-70 who are undergoing cancer treatments like chemo or radiation, and have a caregiver willing to participate. They must be English proficient, able to use the internet and devices like computers or phones, and should not have severe physical limitations or major thought disorders.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study explores how positive activities can affect Asian American cancer patients and their caregivers. Participants will engage in tasks that involve household contributions, outside contributions, or they may be placed in a control group without these specific activities.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial does not involve medication but rather lifestyle interventions involving positive activities, traditional side effects associated with drugs are not expected. However, participants might experience varying levels of emotional impact.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am between 25 and 70 years old.
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I am currently receiving treatment like chemotherapy or radiation.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ through study completion, an average of 1 year
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~through study completion, an average of 1 year
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Quality of Life Questionnaires(HRQOL & interpersonal well-being )
Trial Design
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Outside ContributionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Do something outside your home/household that contributes to the larger society
Group II: Household ContributionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Do something thoughtful or nice for your caregiver that would provide them with tangible support
Group III: ControlExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Keep track of your daily activities
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Control
2011
Completed Phase 4
~15780
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Who is running the clinical trial?
M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
2,973 Previous Clinical Trials
1,789,261 Total Patients Enrolled
National Institutes of Health (NIH)NIH
2,698 Previous Clinical Trials
7,492,439 Total Patients Enrolled
LI QianPrincipal InvestigatorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am between 25 and 70 years old.I consider myself a caregiver.I was diagnosed with cancer less than a year ago.I am currently receiving treatment like chemotherapy or radiation.I am under 18 years old.Your doctor thinks you may not live for more than 6 months.I'm sorry, but "EP" is not clear enough for me to understand what it stands for. Please provide more context or information.You identify as African American.I cannot stand or walk by myself due to my physical condition.You identify yourself as African American.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Control
- Group 2: Household Contribution
- Group 3: Outside Contribution
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are individuals over 40 eligible for this research endeavor?
"The parameters of this trial necessitate that prospective participants are between 25 and 70 years old. There are 62 studies available to individuals under 18, while those over 65 can choose from 432 different trials."
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How many participants are currently signed up for the trial?
"That is correct. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial kicked off on November 30th 2021 and has been actively searching for volunteers since the most recent update on September 22nd 2022. The study requires 60 participants at a single site."
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Are there vacancies in this experiment still available?
"Indeed, the data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov affirms that this medical research is actively seeking participants. This trial was initially posted on November 30th 2021 and has been recently revised on September 22nd 2022. Sixty individuals need to be recruited from one location for successful completion of the study."
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Who is eligible to become a participant in this medical experiment?
"Candidates aged between 25 and 70 who have been diagnosed with cancer are eligible to apply for this clinical trial, of which there will be 60 participants."
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