Well-Being and Health-Related Quality of Life in Cancer Patients and Survivors During the COVID-1… (NCT04500600) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Well-Being and Health-Related Quality of Life in Cancer Patients and Survivors During the COVID-19 Pandemic
United States13,378 participantsStarted 2020-06-11
Plain-language summary
This study investigates the well-being and health-related quality of life in cancer patients and survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using questionnaires may help researchers gain an understanding of how experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g., exposure, risk factors, testing, isolation, seropositivity, hospitalization, loss of family or friends, loss of income), may impact multiple domains of health-related quality of life (physical, emotional and social well-being), and other areas such as COVID-19-specific psychological distress (e.g., fear, anxiety and depressive symptoms), and disruptions to health care, finances, and social interactions.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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:
* MD Anderson active patient (visit within past 5 years)
* ICD-10 confirmed cancer diagnosis
* Documentation of being alive per the cancer registry
* Patients who have signed consent for one of the following protocols: PA14-0241 or LAB03-0320
* Has an active email address and/or can be contacted via MyChart
* English or Spanish speaker
Exclusion Criteria:
* Non-active patient (i.e., no visit within past 5 years)
* Language other than English or Spanish
* Patients who have previously consented to the following protocols: 2012-0112, 2009-0976, 2005-0035, or PA15-0336, because they will be contacted through separate IRB protocols to complete this same survey
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
Experiences during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic
Timeframe: 2 months
2
COVID-19-specific psychological distress
Timeframe: Up to 2 months
3
COVID-19-specific health
Timeframe: Up to 2 months
4
COVID-19-specific financial and social disruptions
Timeframe: Up to 2 months
5
COVID-19-specific perceived benefits and social support
Timeframe: Up to 2 months
6
COVID-19-specific health related quality of life (HRQoL)
Timeframe: Up to 2 months
7
Effects of COVID-19 experiences on COVID-19-specific psychological distress and HRQoL