Quality of Life, Lifestyle, and Psychosocial Factors in Patients with Melanoma

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byJennifer L McQuade

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study investigates the extent to which lifestyle factors including mental health, social support, diet, and exercise are associated with quality of life and melanoma patient outcomes. Knowledge gained from this study may be used to guide the design of prospective clinical trials of lifestyle interventions to improve the outcomes of melanoma patients and assist doctors in counseling their patients.

Research Team

Jennifer L McQuade

Principal Investigator

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of melanoma, precursor lesions, and associated cutaneous pathology

Able to read and understand English

Willing to complete an online or paper surve

Treatment Details

Interventions

Lifestyle Factors (N/A)

Participant Groups

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Observational (questionnaire, medical chart review)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions

Patients complete a maximum of 3 paper or electronic questionnaires over 30 minutes within 2 weeks of presentation to MD Anderson, new diagnosis of melanoma, and/or initiating a new treatment, within 2 weeks of first restaging, and within 2 weeks of the end of treatment. Patients may complete an additional paper or electronic dietary questionnaire over 10 minutes for 3 days (30 minutes total) or a phone-based dietary recall. Patients who start a new treatment of interest may repeat the questionnaires at the same time points. Patients' medical records are also reviewed.