Development of the MDASI-Spine Tumor Module

Completed

Conditions studied: Spinal Cord Tumor

In brief

The goal of this research study is to learn the severity of certain symptoms in patients with tumors of the spine or spinal cord. Researchers also want to learn if the M. D. Anderson Symptom Inventory-Spine is a good way to rate these symptoms. Primary Objective: 1\. To evaluate the psychometric properties of the MDASI-Spine in patients with tumors involving the spine or spinal cord. Secondary Objective: 1\. To describe the severity of commonly occurring symptoms experienced by persons with spine tumors.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00430872

Run by

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

People needed

128

Starts

2007-01-01

Expected to finish

2008-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-08-01

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of a tumor involving the spinal cord (intramedullary or extramedullary)
• Age > or = to 18 years of age
• Ability to speak and read English. Non-English speaking subjects will be included in future studies, once the final instrument has been developed.

You may not qualify if…

• Patients < 18 years of age
• Evidence of gross cognitive dysfunction limiting memory or ability to complete a self-report questionnaire as determined by evaluation of physician or mid-level provider.

Where it is running

• U.T. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas, United States

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