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Multicentric Evaluation of COVID-19 Impact on Cancer Patients' Diagnostic and Management: Set-up of Indicators

France4,000 participantsStarted 2022-12-01

Plain-language summary

The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply and globally impacted usual procedures and patients management in cancer centers. The aim of this study is to set-up and collect indicators to follow-up the activities of different cancer pathologies before and during the pandemic. Patients loss' of chance will be analysed in term of diagnosis and access to care (surgery, antineoplastic treatments). Data collection will focus on the analysis of 2 specific pathologies for French patients in the "Auvergne-Rhône Alpes" Area: peritoneal carcinosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients hospitalized in France for peritoneal carcinosis or hepatocellular carcinoma between 2017 and 2020. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who did not allow the reuse of their medical data for research

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Measure of patient loss of chance when comparing a set of activity indicators between 2020 and the average activities of previous periods (2017-2019)

Timeframe: 24 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05932719

SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-01

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