Status:
COMPLETED
Partner-Assisted Emotional Disclosure for GI Cancer
Lead Sponsor:
Duke University
Conditions:
Cancer of the GI System-stages II III and IV
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The long-range goal of this research is to develop better ways of helping GI cancer patients and their caregivers cope more effectively with the demands of the disease. The study is designed to test t...
Detailed Description
The diagnosis and treatment of GI cancer is a traumatic and life-altering event. Many patients with GI cancer experience significant emotional distress and disruptions in their social relationships as...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- cancer of the GI system (esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, or colorectal; Stage II, III or IV), a life-expectancy of at least 6 months, living with a spouse or intimate partner in a committed relationship, English speaking, and an identified medical oncologist.
Exclusion
- None other than absence of inclusion criteria specified above
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
300 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00734513
Start Date
January 1 2003
End Date
March 1 2008
Last Update
October 26 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27705