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New Assessment System in Measuring Symptom Distress in Cancer Patients

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - anyAllM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
NCT00505245 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This trial studies how well a new assessment system (MDASI or other MD Anderson-developed PRO instrument) works in measuring symptoms and the impact on quality of life in cancer patients. Development of a new assessment system may provide more information about the common symptoms that may occur in patients due to cancer and its treatment and how the symptoms impact quality of life.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * NORMAL SAMPLES: Community dwelling adults 18 years of age or older * PATIENT SAMPLES: Inpatients and outpatients 18 years of age or older, being followed at UT MD Anderson * EXPERT PANEL PROFESSIONAL PARTICIPANTS: Physician or other healthcare provider with at least 5 years of experience caring for patients with the disease and/or treatment of interest, at least one publication in the last 5 years dealing with the disease and/or treatment of interest (physician only), ability to speak and read English, consent to participate * EXPERT PANEL FAMILY CAREGIVERS PARTICIPANTS: Identification as a family caregiver by patient enrolled as expert panel participant with the disease and/or treatment of interest, 18 years of age or older, ability to speak and read English, consent to participate * EXPERT PANEL PATIENT PARTICIPANTS: Patient with identified family caregiver participating on Expert Panel, willingness to receive packet for expert panel participation Exclusion Criteria: * EXPERT PANEL PATIENT PARTICIPANTS: Patient with identified family caregiver participating on expert panel, willingness to receive packet for expert panel participation
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What it tests

  • Interview
  • Quality-of-Life Assessment
  • Questionnaire Administration
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Where

1 site
M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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