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Nurse-Led Intervention for Cancer-Related Quality of Life
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Led By Debra Lundquist, PhD, RN
Research Sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital
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 through study completion, an average of two years
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial tested a nurse-led intervention to improve quality of life for cancer clinical trial participants.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults with cancer enrolled in early phase clinical trials at the Termeer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital. Participants must be 18+, fluent in English, and have a close person involved in their care. Oncology nurses participating need to have worked as a CRN for at least 18 months.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a nurse-led intervention aimed at improving quality of life (QOL) for cancer patients. It involves building nurse-patient relationships, regular QOL assessments, and interdisciplinary team meetings coordinated by the clinical research nurse.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this is not a drug trial but an intervention focused on quality of life led by nurses, there are no direct medical side effects associated with typical clinical trials.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ through study completion, an average of two years
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~through study completion, an average of two years
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Intervention Acceptability
Rate of Participant Assessment Completion
Rate of Participant Enrollment
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Anxiety
Change in Coping
Change in Depression
+15 moreTrial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Nurse-Led Quality of Life InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants and caregivers will complete study procedures as outlined:
Completion of surveys at four timepoints (baseline, one month, two months, and three months)
Three visits on-site with trained clinical research nursing staff.
Semi-structured exit interviews with participants and caregivers.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Oncology Nursing SocietyOTHER
10 Previous Clinical Trials
429 Total Patients Enrolled
Massachusetts General HospitalLead Sponsor
2,928 Previous Clinical Trials
13,198,285 Total Patients Enrolled
Debra Lundquist, PhD, RNPrincipal InvestigatorMassachusetts General Hospital
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am 18 or older, have cancer, and can read and answer questions in English.I am over 18, speak English, and help with a patient's medical care.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Nurse-Led Quality of Life Intervention
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.
Does this research endeavor have any open openings for participants?
"Clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this trial is not currently enrolling patients, as it was last modified on May 2nd 2023. However, 259 other trials are actively recruiting participants at present."
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