Status:
COMPLETED
Study of the Therapeutic Use of Language in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Lead Sponsor:
Hematology and Oncology Associates of NE Pennsylvania
Conditions:
Colorectal Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if the degree of agreement between patients and their physicians regarding the "story" of the illness correlates with improved patient symptom control and qua...
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to investigate the co-created therapeutic narrative in scheduled office visits between adult patients with metastatic colorectal carcinoma and their medical oncologists in...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients and Physicians at Hematology and Oncology Associates of NE Pennsylvania
- Patients must have metastatic (stage IV) colorectal carcinoma
- Patients must be on treatment for their disease
- Patients must be scheduled for re-staging CT scans
- Patients must be older than 18 years old
Exclusion
- Patients with a diagnosis other than metastatic colorectal carcinoma
- Patients not receiving active treatment or not having re-staging CT scans
- Patients younger than 18 years old
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
5 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00711672
Start Date
July 1 2008
End Date
October 1 2009
Last Update
June 3 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Hematology and Oncology Associates of Northeastern Pennsylvania, PC
Dunmore, Pennsylvania, United States, 18512