RCT of Patient, Caregiver and Physician Communication Coaching in Advanced Cancer
21 Years
N/A
Both
Cancer
Trial Information
RCT of Patient, Caregiver and Physician Communication Coaching in Advanced Cancer
The purpose of this study is to (a) determine whether a combined intervention for patients,
caregivers and physicians improves communication regarding prognosis and treatment choices
in advanced cancer, (b) to determine whether the intervention improves patient and caregiver
well-being, quality of life and sense of peace, and (c) to determine whether the
intervention affects health services utilization.
Inclusion Criteria:
Physicians- Currently in clinical practice at participating institutions
- Oncologist that cares for patients with solid tumors
- Not planning to leave the practice during the next 6 months
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients- Currently a patient of an enrolled physician
- Age 21 years or older
- Diagnosis of advanced cancer
- Able to understand spoken English (study personnel will read materials to low
literacy patients)
Inclusion Criteria:
Caregivers- Caregiver of a patient currently enrolled in the study
- Age 21 years or older
- Able to understand spoken English (study personnel will read materials to low
literacy patients)
Exclusion Criteria: Physicians
- Non Physicians and physicians who are not oncologists
- Oncologists who exclusively care for patients with hematological malignancies
- Prior involvement in health-related coaching interventions
Exclusion Criteria: Patients
- Unable to complete orally-administered surveys in English
- Hospitalized or in hospice care at the time of recruitment
- Prior involvement in health-related coaching interventions
- Anticipating bone marrow transplantation or diagnosed with leukemia or lymphoma
Exclusion Criteria: Caregiver
Unable to complete orally-administered surveys in English
Type of Study:
Interventional
Study Design:
Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Subject)
Outcome Measure:
Treatment Intent and Prognosis
Outcome Description:
Investigators will assess patient question-asking, assertive responses and expressions of concern.
Outcome Time Frame:
2 years
Safety Issue:
No
Principal Investigator
Ronald Epstein, MD
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
University of Rochester
Authority:
United States: Institutional Review Board
Study ID:
35388
NCT ID:
NCT01485627
Start Date:
September 2011
Completion Date:
August 2015
Related Keywords:
- Cancer
- Cancer
- End of Life
- Solid Tumor
Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of Rochester | Rochester, New York 14642 |
