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Supportive Care Needs and Resource Assessment in Cancer Patients

Overview

About this study

This study is investigating the supportive care needs, and levels of social support and distress, in adult patients who are receiving or have recently completed treatment for cancer. Research has shown that when cancer patients are supported with resources to help them cope with the cancer and treatment experience, that they are better able to tolerate and cope with their treatment and its impact.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients:

  • At least 18 years of age when diagnosed with cancer, any gender, race or ethnicity, all cancer types and sites, except for non-melanotic skin cancer. Able to read and write English or Spanish.

Healthcare providers:

  •   Any discipline that cares for this population

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients:

  • Cognitive impairment that would prevent them from fully participating.

Healthcare Providers: 

  • Any oncology provider who is a co-investigator on this study

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Nandita Khera, M.D., M.P.H.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Research Information Center

800-664-4542

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CLS-20151013

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