The Effects of Aggressive Patient Management on Cancer Therapy Management
18 Years
N/A
Both
Cancer
Trial Information
The Effects of Aggressive Patient Management on Cancer Therapy Management
This is an observational study of the effects of aggressive patient management. The records
of 50 patients treated under the aggressive management plan will be matched with the records
of 50 previous patients and attempts made to assess the improvement, if any, found.
Statistical analysis will compare the outcomes of the study group and the matched control
group for initial completion of planned therapy as per prescription, weight loss during
therapy, intercurrent illness, and intercurrent hospitalizations. Long term analysis will
compare the study group's outcomes (compared to expected outcomes) compared to the matched
control group.
Inclusion Criteria:
- live 45 minutes from treatment facility
- family income less than 200% federal poverty guideline
Exclusion Criteria:
- none
Type of Study:
Observational
Study Design:
Observational Model: Case Control, Time Perspective: Retrospective
Outcome Measure:
To test effects of intensive patient management on patient's compliance with referral and subsequent treatment protocol.
Outcome Time Frame:
1 year
Safety Issue:
No
Principal Investigator
Michael C Baird, MD
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Authority:
United States: Institutional Review Board
Study ID:
2008-0093
NCT ID:
NCT00962572
Start Date:
January 2009
Completion Date:
December 2010
Related Keywords:
- Cancer
- Outcomes
- Cancer
- Radiotherapy
- Socio-economic
Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of Mississippi Radiation Oncology | Jackson, Mississippi 39213 |
