This evaluates the impact of physician behaviors and other factors experienced during radiation treatment influence distress levels in cancer patients.
Study sponsor and potential other locations can be found on ClinicalTrials.gov for NCT07325006.
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United States
Minnesota
Rochester
Mayo Clinic in RochesterStatus: Active
Contact: May Elbanna
Phone: 507-284-4651
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. Explore what physician behaviors contribute to patients’ cancer distress.
II. Explore what physician behaviors lessen patients' cancer distress.
III. Explore how non-physician factors in the patient care experience impact patients’ cancer distress.
IV. Assess patient preference on whether or not physicians initiate conversations on sensitive topics such as mental, sexual, and financial health, cancer survival and mortality, and changes in relationship dynamics.
OUTLINE: This is an observational study.
Patients complete a survey and have their medical records reviewed on study. Patients who score a 7 or higher on the NCCN distress thermometer receive distress management patient education materials and recommendation to follow up with their care team.
Trial PhaseNo phase specified
Trial TypeNot provided by clinicaltrials.gov
Lead OrganizationMayo Clinic in Rochester
Principal InvestigatorMay Elbanna
