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N/ACompleted· 351 enrolled
Drug / intervention
early palliative careother
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Randomized Study of Early Palliative Care Integrated With Standard Oncology Care Versus Standard Oncology Care Alone in Patients With Advanced Lung and Non-colorectal Gastrointestinal Malignancies

Massachusetts General Hospital·interventional·Posted Jul 25, 2011·Updated Oct 19, 2023

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating early palliative care for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer and 6 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 351 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare two types of care - standard oncology care and standard oncology care with early palliative care (started soon after diagnosis) to see which is better for improving the experience of patients and families with advanced lung and non-colorectal GI cancer. The study will use questionnaires to measure patients' and caregivers' quality of life, mood, coping and understanding of their illness.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsNon-small Cell Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
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First PostedJul 25, 2011
Enrollment StartMay 1, 2011
Primary CompletionApr 1, 2016
Study CompletionDec 1, 2019
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 4.9 yearsPosted 14.9 years ago

Interventions

early palliative careother

patient assigned to the intervention will receive early palliative care along with standard oncology care.