Comparing Telehealth and In-person Assessments in Glioma Patients Receiving Oral Chemotherapy (NCT06625047) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Comparing Telehealth and In-person Assessments in Glioma Patients Receiving Oral Chemotherapy
United States30 participantsStarted 2024-10-07
Plain-language summary
This phase IV trial compares patient satisfaction with telehealth versus in-person neuro-oncology assessments among glioma patients receiving oral chemotherapy. Gliomas are the most common primary central nervous system cancer and are associated with a high symptom burden, such as drowsiness, fatigue, memory difficulty, and difficulty communicating. Care at a high volume center is associated with an overall survival benefit, however, many patients may have physical or financial difficulties preventing access to these centers. Telehealth visits use computers, cameras, videoconferencing, the internet, satellite, and wireless communications to deliver healthcare, while in-person visits require the interaction to take place in the physical presence of someone else. Telehealth neuro-oncology assessments may be preferable compared to in-person assessments in glioma patients receiving oral chemotherapy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Diagnosis of glioma requiring adjuvant chemotherapy. Patients with glioblastoma (GBM); astrocytoma, IDH-mutant; oligodendroglioma IDH-mutant, 1p/19q codeleted are eligible
* Patients eligible to receive temozolomide as standard of care adjuvant therapy
* Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0, 1, or 2, AND Karnofsky performance status (KPS) of ≥ 60
* Expected survival ≥ 6 months in the opinion of treatment team
* Willing and able to adhere with the protocol for the duration of the study including undergoing treatment, and attending scheduled visits, and examinations
* Participants who do not have devices that will permit telehealth visits will be provided such tablet devices to facilitate appointments for the duration of the study
* Participants who do not have financial resources to travel for in-person visits will be provided assistance for cost of travel
* Ability to complete patient experience surveys by the participant with or without assistance from their caregiver
Exclusion Criteria:
* Uncontrolled and/or intercurrent illness or other condition which limits safety of or compliance with study proceedings
* Pregnant or nursing, imprisoned, or lacking capacity for understanding
* Unable to swallow tablets or at risk for impaired absorption of oral medication
* Known hypersensitivity or allergy to temozolomide
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.