CI

At a glance

ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
N/ACompleted· 121 enrolled
Drug / intervention
BOLSTER +1 morebehavioral
Likely dose
Not stated in record
Key inclusion· 6
  • Adults age ≥18 years
  • Diagnosis of gynecologic or gastrointestinal cancer receiving anti-neoplastic therapy
  • Currently hospitalized, recently hospitalized (within first 2 visits after hospitalization), or recent outpatient placement of tube, line, or drain
  • Complex care needs such as ostomy, ileostomy, gastric tube, percutaneous nephrostomy tubes, PleurX catheter, or total parenteral nutrition
Key exclusion· 4
  • Unable to read and respond to questions in English
  • Cognitive impairment
  • Unable to complete baseline interview
  • Plan for immediate hospice referral

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Search/NCT03367247
NCT03367247N/ACompleted

BOLSTER: Building Out Lifelines for Safety, Trust, Empowerment and Renewal

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute·interventional·Posted Dec 8, 2017·Updated Mar 10, 2026

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating BOLSTER and Enhanced Discharge Planning (EDP) for Gynecologic Cancer and Gastrointestinal Cancer. Completed, enrolled 121 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

This research study is evaluating a new intervention, BOLSTER, which was designed to provide more support for patients with gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and their caregivers after a hospitalization.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesUnited States

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedDec 8, 2017
Enrollment StartApr 24, 2018
Primary CompletionJun 30, 2022
Study CompletionJul 27, 2023
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 4.2 yearsPosted 8.6 years ago

Interventions

BOLSTERbehavioral

BOLSTER provides patients and caregivers with education and skills training, symptom management, and support across care settings over a four-week period.

Enhanced Discharge Planning (EDP)other

EDP provides patients and caregivers a single session of education and skills training, symptom management, and support.