NCT01011140

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess palliative care physicians' attitudes, beliefs and practice patterns related to parenteral hydration at the end of life in Latin America and Spain. Objectives:

  • 1\. provider demographic characteristics;
  • 2\. specific characteristics of their practice settings; and
  • 3\. training and experience in end of life care;
  • To determine which factors most predict the practice of parenteral hydration at the end of life among palliative care physicians.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
516

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2010

Longer than P75 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 10, 2009

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 11, 2009

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2010

Completed
10 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

January 14, 2019

Status Verified

January 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

10 years

First QC Date

November 10, 2009

Last Update Submit

January 11, 2019

Conditions

DehydrationAdvanced Cancers

Keywords

Parenteral HydrationLatin American Association for Palliative CareALCPSpanish Society for Palliative CareSECPALOnline surveyPalliative carePhysicians' attitudesEnd of lifeLatin AmericaSpain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Percentage of terminally ill cancer patients overall that receive an order of parenteral hydration as reported by physicians

    Online Survey, completion any time during estimated 2 month period

Study Arms (1)

Online Survey

Survey of Palliative care physicians from Latin America and Spain

Behavioral: Survey

Interventions

SurveyBEHAVIORAL

10-15 minute online survey to assess palliative care physicians' attitudes, beliefs and practice patterns related to parenteral hydration at the end of life in Latin America and Spain.

Also known as: Questionnaire
Online Survey

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Physicians affiliated with the Latin American Association for Palliative Care (ALCP) and the Spanish Society for Palliative Care (SECPAL)

You may qualify if:

  • Palliative care physicians practicing in Latin America and Spain and affiliated with either the ALCP or SECPAL.
  • Physicians must report dedicating at least 30% of their practice to palliative care.
  • Physician must be 18 years of age or older.

You may not qualify if:

  • \) None

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

RECRUITING

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

DehydrationDeath

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Water-Electrolyte ImbalanceMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data CollectionEpidemiologic MethodsInvestigative TechniquesHealth Care Evaluation MechanismsQuality of Health CareHealth Care Quality, Access, and EvaluationPublic HealthEnvironment and Public Health

Study Officials

  • Isabel Torres, MPH, DRPH

    M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

    STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Isabel Torres, MPH, DRPH

CONTACT

713-563-4125

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
OTHER
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 10, 2009

First Posted

November 11, 2009

Study Start

January 1, 2010

Primary Completion

January 1, 2020

Study Completion

January 1, 2020

Last Updated

January 14, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-01

Locations

US(1)