2 Phase Use Of Educational Materials In Head And Neck Cancer Center
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Head and Neck Cancer
In brief
The goal of this study is to assess the experience of our patients with head and neck cancer in regard to the information they receive, their symptoms, and their understanding of their diagnosis, to determine ways to improve upon these aspects of patient care in the future.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02204631
- Run by
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- People needed
- 60
- Starts
- 2014-08-12
- Expected to finish
- 2016-12-22
- Last updated by the study team
- 2017-05-25
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Adult patients (greater than 18 years old) with a new diagnosis of head and neck cancer.
- Patients who have a treatment plan including both chemotherapy and radiation.
- Patients who will be undergoing treatment at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center.
- Ability to speak and read in English in order to be able to complete questionnaires with minimal assistance required from a family member.
You may not qualify if…
- Patients with head and neck cancer who have a treatment plan only including single modality therapy (ie just radiation, just surgery, or just systemic therapy)
- Patients who cannot speak, read and write in English with minimal assistance from a family member.
- Patients with cognitive impairment that would preclude the patient signing informed consent or understanding the materials.
- Patients who will not be receiving their cancer treatment at MGH.
Where it is running
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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