Perception Prognosis, Goals of Treatment, and Communication
Sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital
About this trial
Last updated 10 years ago
Study ID
10-219
Status
CompletedType
Observational
Placebo
No
Accepting
18+ Years
All Sexes
Not accepting
Healthy Volunteers
Trial Timing
Completed — ran Oct 2010 to Jun 2014
What is this trial about?
The purpose of this research study is to assess what the participant understands about their illness, prognosis, the goals of the cancer treatment and their communication with their oncology providers. This study will help us to figure out how the investigators can improve how other patients understand their illness and goals of treatment and help us improve communication with their doctors. This research is being done because there is not a lot of information on how much patients understand about their illness and prognosis.
What are the participation requirements?
Inclusion Criteria
* Confirmed new diagnosis of advanced gastric, esophageal, pancreatic, and hepatobiliary cancer, not being treated with curative intent.
* Planning to receive chemotherapy at Massachusetts General Hospital
* Ability to read and respond to questions in English.
Exclusion Criteria
* Prior chemotherapy for current stage of disease.