Geriatric Communication Skills Training Program for Oncology Clinicians (NCT03530969) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Geriatric Communication Skills Training Program for Oncology Clinicians
United States88 participantsStarted 2018-05-07
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effects of a training program designed to help doctors communicate better with older patients and their caregivers.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
Clinician Eligibility
* MSK medical oncology Health Care Professionals (HCP) - specifically identified as Attendings, fellows, or Advance Practice Professional (APP) - either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) from GI, GU Oncology, Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant or Geriatrics Service (five services with a large number of geriatric patients)
* Willingness to be audio-recorded as per self-report
* Clinician has individual clinic consultations with patients in the target population: 65 years of age and over, English speaking, and patients who have had a new visit within the last 6 months.
Patient Eligibility
* MSK patients 65 years of age and over as per EMR
* English speaking as per EMR
* Being seen by one of the consented HCPs as per the HCP and/or electronic medical record (EMR)
* Willingness to be audio-recorded as per self-report
* Patient had their first visit with the clinician within the last 6 months
Caregiver Eligibility
* English speaking as per EMR
* Accompanying an MSK patient being seen by one of the consented HCPs as per the HCP and/or EMR
Exclusion Criteria:
* N/A
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
1
Feasibility of Health Care Provider (HCP) training
Timeframe: 8 weeks
2
Participants satisfaction with Health Care Provider (HCP) training