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NCT02243748
Palliative Care Intervention in Improving Symptom Control and Quality of Life in Patients With Stage II-IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer and Their Family Caregivers
Conditions: Caregiver, Psychological Impact of Cancer and Its Treatment, Recurrent Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IIA Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IIIA Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IIIB Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Stage IV Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – N/A
Healthy volunteers: No
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 361
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center
Location: City of Hope Medical Center Duarte California
Summary
This clinical trial studies a palliative care intervention in improving symptom control and quality of life in patients with stage II-IV non-small cell lung cancer and their family caregivers. Palliative care programs can provide patients and their caregivers with information on how to manage their symptoms, maintain health and well-being, and access supportive care services. An interdisciplinary palliative care model may effectively link lung cancer patients to the appropriate supportive care services in a timely fashion.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Patient eligibility criteria for entry into the project include:
* Diagnosis of stages II-IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
* Undergoing treatment with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or combined modalities
* In Phase 2, subjects are also required on accrual to be referred to Palliative Care
FCG eligibility criteria include:
* Designated by the patient as a person closely involved in their care
* Age 18 years and older
All subjects must have the ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02243748). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
