NCT04066153

Brief Summary

Purpose: To determine unmet functional needs in patients referred to the Palliative Care Unit at Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital will be asked to fill out self reported questionnaires regarding problem intensity, problem burden and felt needs, physical functioning, emotional functioning, fatigue, sleep, distress. Furthermore patients physical function will be evaluated.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
43

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2019

Shorter than P25 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

August 20, 2019

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 21, 2019

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 26, 2019

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 8, 2019

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 8, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

April 6, 2025

Status Verified

April 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

August 21, 2019

Last Update Submit

April 2, 2025

Conditions

CancerKidney DiseasesHeart FailureNeurologic DisorderLiver DiseasesPulmonary DiseaseSide EffectQuality of LifePhysical Disorder

Keywords

Palliative carePhysical functioningUnmet needs

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Unmet physical functioning needs

    The Three-Levels-of-Needs Questionnaire (3LNQ)

    At baseline

Secondary Outcomes (10)

  • Lower body physical function

    At baseline

  • Hand grip strength

    At baseline

  • Walking endurance

    At baseline

  • Health-related quality of life

    At baseline

  • Overall distress

    At baseline

  • +5 more secondary outcomes

Eligibility Criteria

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

All adult patients (≥ 18 years) referred to the Palliative Care Unit at Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet will be considered eligible for inclusion. Patients will be cancer and non-cancer patients, some will receive in-hospital treatment at the hospital and others outpatient treatment.

You may qualify if:

  • All adult patients (≥ 18 years) referred to the Palliative Care Unit at Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet.

You may not qualify if:

  • Inability to read and understand Danish

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Rigshospitalet

Copenhagen, Denmark

Location

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

NeoplasmsKidney DiseasesHeart FailureNervous System DiseasesLiver DiseasesLung Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Urologic DiseasesFemale Urogenital DiseasesFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesMale Urogenital DiseasesHeart DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesDigestive System DiseasesRespiratory Tract Diseases

Study Officials

  • Jan Christensen

    Department of Occupational- and Physiotherapy, Rigshospitalet

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
post doc

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 21, 2019

First Posted

August 26, 2019

Study Start

August 20, 2019

Primary Completion

November 8, 2019

Study Completion

November 8, 2019

Last Updated

April 6, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Locations

DK(1)