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Survivorship Care for Rectal Cancer

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Recruiting
Research Sponsored by Jewish 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 baseline, 3, and 6 months after study start
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is testing a new way to provide care for rectal cancer survivors that includes regular meetings with oncology nurses, enhanced communication among all their doctors, and education for patients about late and long-term effects of cancer.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who had treatment for rectal cancer in the last two years. It includes those who had surgery or non-surgical treatments like chemoradiotherapy. Participants must be reachable by phone and able to understand English or French to give informed consent.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial is testing a survivorship care program for rectal cancer patients, involving oncology specialists, nursing support, and primary care physicians. The focus is on regular support meetings, better communication among doctors, and patient education about long-term effects of cancer.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this initiative focuses on supportive care rather than medication or invasive procedures, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience emotional or psychological impacts from discussing their condition.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 3, and 6 months after study start
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 3, and 6 months after study start for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Short Form-Survivor Unmet Needs Survey (Unmet needs) at 12 months
Secondary outcome measures
Global Quality of Life (QoL)
National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Thermometer
Short Form-Survivor Unmet Needs Survey (Unmet needs)

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Survivorship CareExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Survivorship care will consist of: Regular meetings with the rectal cancer oncology pivot nurse Identification of a primary care physician Development of an individualized survivorship plan Educational resources for patients
Group II: Standard CareActive Control1 Intervention
The control arm will consist of patients treated at the same institution who are receiving standard of care. Standard of care consists of meeting with colorectal oncology pivot nurse as needed (i.e. by referral from specialist based on patient needs).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Jewish General HospitalLead Sponsor
137 Previous Clinical Trials
271,966 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Survivorship Care Initiative Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04966819 — N/A
Colorectal Cancer Research Study Groups: Standard Care, Survivorship Care
Colorectal Cancer Clinical Trial 2023: Survivorship Care Initiative Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04966819 — N/A
Survivorship Care Initiative 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04966819 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any opportunities for individuals to participate in this research study?

"This research is recruiting participants, as indicated on clinicaltrials.gov. It was uploaded to the website on March 1st 2022 and revised most recently on August 17th of that same year."

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How many individuals have opted to take part in the experimental research?

"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov records demonstrate that this medical research is presently gathering participants, with the initial post published on March 1st 2022 and most recent updates made August 17th 2022. This study requires 80 volunteers from a single site to participate."

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~27 spots leftby Mar 2025