Quality of Life After Cytoreductive Surgery and Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (NCT03503071) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Quality of Life After Cytoreductive Surgery and Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
South Korea50 participantsStarted 2018-10-01
Plain-language summary
Cytoreductive surgery with intraperitoneal chemotherapy is one of the most important treatments for patients with colorectal cancer and peritoneal metastasis. For the best survival rates, complete removal of all metastatic lesions is the most important part of treatment, and various surgical procedures are required for the complete cytoreduction. Therefore, the postoperative morbidity rates are higher than those of localized colon cancer surgeries and patients can experience a prolonged recovery period and deterioration of physical activities over a long period. The aim of this study is to investigate the change of quality of life after cytoreductive surgery and intraperitoneal chemotherapy for colorectal cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Colorectal cancer peritoneal metastasis
* Pseudomyxoma peritonei
* ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) performance status 0-3
* Normal bone marrow, kidney, and liver function
* Patient must sign and date the informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Palliative surgery
* Palliative intraperitoneal chemotherapy
* Psychotic disorder
* Drug abuser
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Brief pain inventory (BPI)
Timeframe: Changes from baseline pain scores at postoperative 12 months