Status:

COMPLETED

Prognosis and Survival Estimates in Palliative Therapy

Lead Sponsor:

Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf

Conditions:

Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

The accuracy of clinical survival estimates is tested in comparison to objective prognostic scores.

Detailed Description

* At presentation a clinical survival estimate is obtained in each patient. * Survival is also estimated using published prognostic scores in palliative care. * Prognostic scores based on blood sample...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • oncologic disease confirmed
  • incurable locally advanced or metastatic disease
  • palliative treatment intended
  • age \> 18
  • able to understand the study protocol
  • able to complete the forms with assistance if necessary

Exclusion

  • therapy with curative intent
  • regular clinical follow-up visit without disease progression
  • ongoing therapy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2008

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

612 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00871520

Start Date

April 1 2008

End Date

August 1 2016

Last Update

August 23 2016

Active Locations (3)

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1

University Hospital Duesseldorf, Radiation Oncology Dept.

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 40225

2

Sana Kliniken Duesseldorf Benrath

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 40593

3

Sana Kliniken Duesseldorf Gerresheim, MVZ Onkologie

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, 40625