Evaluating the Shared Decision Making Process Scale in Cancer Screening Decisions (NCT04601272) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluating the Shared Decision Making Process Scale in Cancer Screening Decisions
United States240 participantsStarted 2020-09-29
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this retrospective observational study is to evaluate the performance of the Shared Decision Making Process scale in a sample of patients who have received a decision aid about the decision to screen or not screen for breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, or lung cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 80 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:
Breast Cancer group
* Female sex
* Between ages of 35-55
* No previous diagnosis of breast cancer
Colon Cancer Group
* Between ages of 45-75
* No previous diagnosis of colon cancer
Prostate Cancer Group
* Male sex
* Between ages of 45-74
* No previous diagnosis of prostate cancer
Lung Cancer Group
* Between ages of 50-80
* No previous diagnosis of lung cancer
Exclusion Criteria:
Breast Cancer group
* Unable to confirm primary language is English
* History of breast cancer
* Severe cognitive impairment who cannot consent for themselves
Colon Cancer Group
* Unable to confirm primary language is English
* History of colon cancer
* Severe cognitive impairment who cannot consent for themselves
Prostate Cancer Group
* Unable to confirm primary language is English
* History of prostate cancer
* Severe cognitive impairment who cannot consent for themselves
Lung Cancer Group
* Unable to confirm primary language is English
* History of lung cancer
* Severe cognitive impairment who cannot consent for themselves
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.