CompletedNot Applicable

Novel Palliative Care Model for Advanced Cancer Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study

Singapore239 participantsStarted 2021-02-08

Plain-language summary

This is a randomized controlled trial of the 'Supportive and Palliative care Review Kit in Locations Everywhere' (SPARKLE) intervention, an outpatient-based model of early palliative care. The SPARKLE intervention comprises regular symptom monitoring using questionnaires, early identification and prompt treatment of problems identified. Proactive screening for problems facilitates earlier palliative care interventions for advanced cancer patients, whenever needs arise.

Who can participate

Age range21 Years – 120 Years

SexALL

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Patient participants Inclusion Criteria: * Adult aged 21 and above * Stage 4 solid tumor Patient participants Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to complete patient-reported outcome measures * Already under the care of an existing palliative care service Caregiver participants Inclusion Criteria: \- Adult aged 21 and above Caregiver participants Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to complete Singapore Caregiver Quality of Life Scale questionnaire * Employed caregiver to patient participants

What they're measuring

Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy- General

Timeframe: 16 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04242251

SponsorNational Cancer Centre, Singapore

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-04-30

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