NCT01401894

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to assess what the participant understands about their illness, prognosis, the goals of the cancer treatment and their communication with their oncology providers. This study will help us to figure out how the investigators can improve how other patients understand their illness and goals of treatment and help us improve communication with their doctors. This research is being done because there is not a lot of information on how much patients understand about their illness and prognosis.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
50

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2010

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2010

Completed
10 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 20, 2011

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 25, 2011

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2012

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

January 31, 2017

Status Verified

January 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

2 years

First QC Date

July 20, 2011

Last Update Submit

January 28, 2017

Conditions

Keywords

advanced cancer

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Completion of surveys

    1 year

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Patients perceptions of prognosis, goals of care, and communication with providers

    1 year

  • Quality of end of life care

    1 year

  • Survival

    1 year

Eligibility Criteria

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

All patients with a recent diagnosis of advanced gastric, esophageal, pancreatic and hepatobiliary cancer, not being treated with curative intent and receiving their cancer care at Massachusetts General Hospital.

You may qualify if:

  • Confirmed new diagnosis of advanced gastric, esophageal, pancreatic, and hepatobiliary cancer, not being treated with curative intent.
  • Planning to receive chemotherapy at Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Ability to read and respond to questions in English.

You may not qualify if:

  • Prior chemotherapy for current stage of disease.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stomach NeoplasmsEsophageal NeoplasmsPancreatic NeoplasmsLiver NeoplasmsBiliary Tract Neoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Gastrointestinal NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesStomach DiseasesHead and Neck NeoplasmsEsophageal DiseasesEndocrine Gland NeoplasmsPancreatic DiseasesEndocrine System DiseasesLiver DiseasesBiliary Tract Diseases

Study Officials

  • Jennifer Temel, MD

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Director MGH BMT Survivorship Program

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 20, 2011

First Posted

July 25, 2011

Study Start

October 1, 2010

Primary Completion

October 1, 2012

Study Completion

June 1, 2014

Last Updated

January 31, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-01

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