Interest in Nighttime Day Hospital Chemotherapy Infusions Among Gynecologic Cancer Patients

NCT07483905 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: 26945Study ID 26945
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 200
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This observational study aims to assess the interest of patients with gynecologic cancers in a nighttime Day Hospital service for the administration of long-duration chemotherapy infusions. An anonymous online survey will be distributed to eligible patients to evaluate their preferences, perceived benefits, and potential barriers related to receiving chemotherapy during nighttime hours. The results of this study will help inform the feasibility and acceptability of implementing a nighttime Day Hospital service for prolonged chemotherapy infusions.

Conditions

Gynecologic Cancers

Keywords

Long-duration Chemotherapy; Nighttime Day Hospital; Cancer Care Organization; Patient Preferences

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Level of patient interest in a nighttime Day Hospital service for long-duration chemotherapy infusions

  Assessment of the level of interest among patients with gynecologic cancers in receiving long-duration chemotherapy infusions during nighttime hours in a Day Hospital setting, as evaluated through responses to an anonymous online survey.

  Baseline

Study Arms (1)

Patients with gynecologic cancers

Patients affected by gynecologic cancers receiving care at the participating institution who are invited to complete an anonymous online survey assessing their interest in a nighttime Day Hospital service for long-duration chemotherapy infusions.

Behavioral: online survey

Interventions

online survey BEHAVIORAL

Participants will complete an anonymous online survey designed to assess their interest in a nighttime Day Hospital service for the administration of long-duration chemotherapy infusions.

Patients with gynecologic cancers

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with gynecologic cancers receiving care at the participating institution who are invited to complete an anonymous online survey assessing their interest in a nighttime Day Hospital service for long-duration chemotherapy infusions.

You may qualify if:

• Female patients
• aged 18 years or older
• Diagnosis of a gynecologic cancer
• Receiving care at the participating institution
• Ability to independently understand and complete complete the anonymous online survey

You may not qualify if:

• Inability to access or complete the online questionnaire or difficulty with reading and writing
• Cognitive impairment
• Patients currently hospitalized or in emergency settings.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS: lead

Study Sites (1)

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS

Roma, 00168, Italy

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Patient Preference

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Patient Satisfaction; Treatment Adherence and Compliance; Health Behavior; Behavior

Study Officials

• Anna Fagotti

  Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Anna Fagotti

CONTACT

+390630153502; anna.fagotti@policlinicogemelli.it

Serena Maria Boccia

CONTACT

serenamaria.boccia@policlinicogemelli.it

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 12, 2026
• First Posted: March 19, 2026
• Study Start: March 12, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 1, 2026
• Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

IT (1)