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Behavioral Intervention
Nurse-Led Palliative Care for Advanced Cancer
N/A
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, New York
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 60 months
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial tests if an oncology nurse-led intervention can reduce symptom burden & improve overall quality of life, distress & survival for people with metastatic solid tumor cancer.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 21 with metastatic solid tumors and a favorable prognosis, under the care of GSUH oncology. It's not for those younger than 21 or patients with standard to unfavorable prognostic curves who aren't treated by GSUH oncologists.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests an early palliative and survivorship care model led by clinical nurse specialists against standard care. It aims to improve symptom burden, quality of life, distress levels, and overall survival in advanced cancer patients.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial focuses on supportive care rather than direct medical treatments like drugs or surgery, side effects are minimal but may include emotional discomfort or stress due to discussing sensitive health issues.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 60 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~60 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
participant reported symptom burden
Secondary outcome measures
participant overall survival
participant reported distress
participant reported quality of life
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The oncology nurse-specialist-led multidisciplinary early intervention arm includes standard of care with additional coordination of services, patient education, and referral to treatment and other resources aligned with comprehensive best practice models for multidisciplinary care teams.
Group II: Standard of CareActive Control1 Intervention
The standard of care comparator arm is usual clinical care using NCCN guidelines and evidence-based practice for palliative and survivorship care for patients treated with distant metastases.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, New YorkLead Sponsor
5 Previous Clinical Trials
6,780 Total Patients Enrolled
Johnny Kao, MDStudy ChairGood Samaritan University Hospital
2 Previous Clinical Trials
93 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have a widespread cancer with a high-risk outlook.I am under 21 years old with a metastatic solid tumor.I am over 21 with a metastatic solid tumor and under care at GSUH.My cancer has spread, but my outlook is positive.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Intervention
- Group 2: Standard of Care
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.
Metastasis Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05947695 — N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is this trial currently enlisting participants?
"As per current information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, this survey is accepting participants. This research trial was launched on March 2nd 2021 and its criteria were last modified on July 7th 2021."
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How many recruits have been accepted into the research initiative?
"Yes, according to clinicaltrials.gov the study is currently enrolling participants. It was first posted on March 2nd 2023 and last updated July 7th 2023 with a goal of finding 100 volunteers from one single location."
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Who else is applying?
What site did they apply to?
Good Samaritan University Hospital
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0
Why did patients apply to this trial?
I have tried everything.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
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