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Colorectal CancerNCT00825240

Formative Study of Tailored Survivor Health Promotion

An observational study of Colorectal Cancer, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at 3 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The overall goal of this study is to explore colorectal cancer patients' concerns and interest about their health and behavior changes post treatment. Investigators will conduct formative research, which includes qualitative interviews, to assess the issues that cancer survivors are willing to work on as they… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Colorectal Cancer
What is being tested?
One-time Questionnaire + Recorded Qualitative Interview
How many people
15 participants
Where
3 sitesUnited States
Study dates
Dec 2008to Nov 2014
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Stage IIB or III Colorectal cancer patients over 18 years of age ending cancer treatment or have completed cancer treatment.

Who may be able to join

  • Patient with Stage IIB or III colorectal cancer.
  • Men and women within 1 year of ending primary treatment for colorectal cancer.
  • Over 18 years of age.
  • Must be able to read and write English.
  • Must be able to understand and provide written informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • 1) Patients who have had previous treatment for cancer before treatment at M.D. Anderson, Kelsey-Seybold, and the VA Medical Center.

Trial locations and contacts

3 sites in 1 country.

United States3 sites
  • Kelsey Research Foundation

    Houston, Texas, 77005

  • The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030

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About this study

The overall goal of this study is to explore colorectal cancer patients' concerns and interest about their health and behavior changes post treatment. Investigators will conduct formative research, which includes qualitative interviews, to assess the issues that cancer survivors are willing to work on as they transition out of active treatment.

The specific aims are as follows:

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Aim 1: Use qualitative interview methods to describe the taxonomy of domains health promotion and illness prevention behavior changes for which colorectal cancer survivors need new information, skills training and support.

Aim 2: Explore colorectal cancer patients' perceptions of their post treatment functional status.

Aim 3: Explore the impact of cancer, treatment, and co-morbidities on colorectal cancer patients' health goals and functional status.

Read the detailed description

Study Procedures:

If you agree to take part in this study, you will be asked to fill out a questionnaire about the your current health status, social support and goals.

After completing the questionnaire, you will have an interview with a research assistant. The interview will be audio recorded. You will be asked about goals you have for your health, what you are doing to reach those goals, resources you would like to receive, and challenges you faced since completing your treatment.

Your name and any of your other personal identifying information will not be linked to or collected with any of your responses. All audio tapes will be destroyed at the end of the study.

Length of Study :

The total time of participation for this study is about 45 minutes.

This is an investigational study. Up to 45 patients will be enrolled in this multicenter study. Up to 15 will be enrolled at M. D. Anderson.

Being tested
One-time Questionnaire + Recorded Qualitative Interview
Keywords
Colorectal Cancer, Cancer Survivorship Study, Questionnaires, Survivorship, Survivor Health, Health Promotion, Behavior Changes, Computer-assisted intervention program
Medical subject headings
Colorectal Neoplasms

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • One-time Questionnaire + Recorded Qualitative InterviewBehavioural

    Also called surveys

    One-time questionnaire + recorded qualitative interview, approximately 45 minutes total.

Study groups in NCT00825240
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Cancer Survivorship StudySurvey of colorectal cancer patients within one year from treatment end.
Receives: Behavioral: One-time Questionnaire + Recorded Qualitative Interview

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Colorectal Cancer Patients' Concerns + Behavior Changes Post Treatment

    Measured: Qualitative data collection over 2 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted19 Jan 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startDec 2008
  3. Primary completionNov 2014
  4. Study completionNov 2014

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case crossover
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
15 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00825240
Sponsor's protocol ID
2008-0296
Status last verified
Mar 2015
First submitted
15 Jan 2009
Last updated
9 Mar 2015
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Colorectal Cancer, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at 3 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Mar 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 3 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Colorectal Cancer Patients' Concerns + Behavior Changes Post Treatment (time frame: Qualitative data collection over 2 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Mar 2015.

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