New Assessment System in Measuring Symptom Distress in Cancer Patients
This trial studies how well a new assessment system (MDASI or other MD Anderson-developed PRO instrument) works in measuring symptoms and the impact on quality of life in cancer patients. Development of a new assessment system may provide more information about the common symptoms that may occur in patients due to canc
| Condition(s) | Caregiver, Health Care Provider, Malignant Neoplasm, Physician |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Study type | Observational |
| Summary | This trial studies how well a new assessment system (MDASI or other MD Anderson-developed PRO instrument) works in measuring symptoms and the impact on quality of life in cancer patients. Development of a new assessment system may provide more information about the common symptoms that may occur in patients due to cancer and its treatment and how the symptoms impact quality of life. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * NORMAL SAMPLES: Community dwelling adults 18 years of age or older * PATIENT SAMPLES: Inpatients and outpatients 18 years of age or older, being followed at UT MD Anderson * EXPERT PANEL PROFESSIONAL PARTICIPANTS: Physician or other healthcare provider with at least 5 years of experience caring for patients with the disease and/or treatment of interest, at least one publication in the last 5 years dealing with the disease and/or treatment of interest (physician only), ability to speak and read English, consent to participate * EXPERT PANEL FAMILY CAREGIVERS PARTICIPANTS: Identification as a family caregiver by patient enrolled as expert panel participant with the disease and/or treatment of interest, 18 years of age or older, ability to speak and read English, consent |
| Ages | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
| Locations | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Start date | 1999-04-13 |
| NCT ID | NCT00505245 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT00505245 |