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Communication Intervention for Cancer Care (PRECursOr Trial)

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by Indiana University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

At a transition point in the illness (provider confirmed non-response to treatment, progressive disease, or a symptomatic hospitalization within the last month)

Adult women with advanced, incurable gynecologic cancer (Stage III/IV disease at diagnosis combined with evidence of refractory/progressive disease after first-line treatment or recurrent disease)

Must not have

Patients and/or caregivers with speech/hearing difficulties precluding participation

Patients and/or caregivers with cognitive impairment

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up once all surveys in the sample size are completed, 9 months anticipated

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial tests an idea to help doctors, nurses, patients and caregivers talk more openly during cancer care. Feedback is being sought to improve the idea.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adult women with advanced, incurable gynecologic cancers who are at a critical point in their illness and have not responded well to initial treatments. They must speak English and not be receiving palliative care or hospice. Caregivers primarily involved in the patient's care can also participate if they meet similar language criteria.

What is being tested?

The study tests an intervention aimed at improving communication between healthcare providers, patients with gynecologic cancer, and their caregivers during outpatient appointments. It seeks feedback on this approach before expanding it to more people.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial focuses on communication strategies rather than medical treatments, there are no direct physical side effects associated with the interventions being tested.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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My current treatment isn't working, my illness is getting worse, or I was hospitalized due to symptoms in the last month.

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I am a woman with advanced gynecologic cancer that has not improved with treatment.

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I am not in hospice or receiving end-of-life care.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I do not have speech or hearing difficulties that would prevent me from participating.

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I or my caregiver have cognitive difficulties.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ once all surveys in the sample size are completed, 9 months anticipated

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~once all surveys in the sample size are completed, 9 months anticipated

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and once all surveys in the sample size are completed, 9 months anticipated for reporting.