Tradeoffs in Patient Decision Making About Rectal Cancer Treatment: Benefits Compared to Quality … (NCT04925154) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Tradeoffs in Patient Decision Making About Rectal Cancer Treatment: Benefits Compared to Quality Of Life.
Canada192 participantsStarted 2021-12-13
Plain-language summary
This study is aiming to look into patients' treatment preferences and their socio economic background as well as the exploration of thought processes leading to these preferences. It will integrate, in two exploratory questionnaires, the three most common treatment schema (standard of care, non-operative management, surgery alone) all of which have been demonstrated efficacious.
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:
Group A
* New rectal cancer patient
* Operable patients
* Capable adults older than 18 years of age
* Capacity to sign a consent form
* Capacity to answer questionnaires on an online platform Group B
* Treating physician specialists
* Capacity to sign a consent form
* Capacity to answer questionnaires on an online platform
Exclusion Criteria:
Group A:
* Patient unable to sign a consent form
* Patients with metastasis
* Recurrent tumours
* Inability to answer questionnaires on an online platform
* Inability to communicate in french or english
Group B:
* Participant unable to sign a consent form
* Inability to answer questionnaires on an online platform
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
Socio-economic and demographic characteristics
Timeframe: 1 day
Trial details
NCT IDNCT04925154
SponsorSir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital