A Study of Telemedicine Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) Versus Individual Telemedicine Visits … (NCT05416996) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Study of Telemedicine Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) Versus Individual Telemedicine Visits for People With Prostate Cancer
United States88 participantsStarted 2022-06-05
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to see if a telemedicine group doctor's appointment is a practical (feasible) and acceptable method for following people with prostate cancer being managed with active surveillance when compared with the usual approach of individual telemedicine visits, which involve the participant visiting a doctor on their own. The researchers will compare the telemedicine group and individual visits by measuring on participant satisfaction and quality of life in each type of visit. Telemedicine is the use of secure video technology on a desktop computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet to provide and receive healthcare from a distance.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* A scheduled appointment for a subsequent Active Surveillance (AS) follow-up visit for management of localized prostate cancer
* Biopsy Gleason score 3+3=6 (Grade Group 1) or biopsy Gleason score 3+4=7 (Grade Group 2)
* Clinical T stage ≤T2B
* Access to a device with Zoom
* Ability to speak and understand English
Exclusion Criteria:
* Plan to undergo a prostate biopsy at this follow-up visit
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.