Clinical trials: Palliative Cancer
Advanced Cancer
Patient and Family Decision Making in the Palliative Care Setting
The goal of this research study is to learn about any differences in certain health-related preferences between patients with cancer and their families.
- Trial name
- NCT00682994
- Testing
- Interview, Questionnaire
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Argentina and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 780 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Terminal Cancer, Hospice
Exploring Indications and Practices of Administering Artificial Hydration to Terminal Cancer Patients in Taiwan
Background: The issue of artificial hydration for terminal cancer patients is a classic ethical dilemma in palliative care. It is a common practice especially when patients are incapable of oral intake; however, there is a lack…
- Conditions
- Terminal Cancer, Hospice, Palliative Medicine
- Trial name
- NCT06329856
- Testing
- Administering of artificial hydration
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 391 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Metastases, Metastatic Cancer
Trial Comparing LATTICE Radiotherapy vs Moderately Dose-escalated Palliative Radiation for Patients With Metastases.
Unblinded, randomized study of 5-fraction LATTICE radiotherapy (20 Gy with an SIB to 66.7 Gy in 5 fractions) versus moderately dose-escalated palliative radiation (25 Gy in 5 fractions)
- Trial name
- NCT07594431
- Testing
- LATTICE Radiotherapy, Standard radiotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Cancer, Metastatic Cancer
Lattice Radiotherapy for Dose-Escalated Palliation of Bulky Tumors
The purpose of this research study is to determine if lattice radiation therapy (LRT) will provide better treatment for bulky (large) tumors than current standard of care radiotherapy.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Metastatic Cancer, Locally Advanced, Locally Advanced Solid Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT06416007
- Testing
- Lattice therapy (LRT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Lung Cancer
Longitudinal Study of Multiple Symptoms in Advanced Lung Cancer
Primary Objectives: To compare the severity of symptoms, their impact on affective and health-related functional status, and symptom interference among patients with advanced-stage lung cancer following initiation of chemotherapy…
- Trial name
- NCT00422500
- Testing
- Questionnaire, Telephone Interactive System, Blood Samples
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Hormone-refractory Prostate Cancer
Palliative Radiotherapy to Dominant Symptomatic Lesion in Patients With Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer
The aim of the present feasibility study of a new short palliative radiotherapy regime that apply to patients with metastatic hormone refractory prostate cancer (HRPC) presenting with a dominating debilitating symptom.
- Trial name
- PRADO (NCT03658434)
- Testing
- Palliative radiotherapy
- Where
- 3 sites in Denmark, Germany
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Zealand University Hospital
Cancer Metastatic, Symptoms and Signs
Symptom Management and Survivorship Plus Coaching for Advanced Cancer Survivors and Their Caregivers
The protocol will include a 10-week Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook (SMSH) intervention to address informational needs for the management of physical and psychological symptoms, bundled with telephone delivered…
- Conditions
- Cancer Metastatic, Symptoms and Signs, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- SMSH and SMSH+ (NCT07415564)
- Testing
- Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook + Coaching, Symptom Management and Survivorship Handbook
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Cancer, Chronic Heart Failure
Open Video System in Medicine (oVID)
Currently, there are no telemedical visits between patients and/or their relatives and a palliative physician for the evaluation of symptom and progress monitoring.
- Conditions
- Cancer, Chronic Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Palliative Care
- Trial name
- oVID (NCT06054048)
- Testing
- Telemedicine
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Muenster
Oral Cancer, Palliative Supportive Care
Early Palliative Care For Patients With Oral Cancer in Sri Lanka
The goal of this quasi experimental study is to develop and assess the effectiveness of an early palliative care intervention in patients with oral cancer in Sri Lanka.
- Conditions
- Oral Cancer, Palliative Supportive Care, Psychological Distress, Quality of Life of Patients
- Trial name
- NCT06726317
- Testing
- Early palliative care integration
- Where
- 4 sites in Sri Lanka
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colombo
Multi-organ Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Chemotherapy and Maximal Tumor Debulking of Multi-organ Colorectal Cancer Metastases
The purpose of this study is to compare overall survival rates of colorectal cancer patients with multi-organ metastases with an indication for first line systemic treatment randomized for treatment with combination chemotherapy…
- Trial name
- ORCHESTRA (NCT01792934)
- Testing
- XELOX regimen according to standard procedures, FOLFOX regimen according to standard procedures, Surgery
- Where
- 29 sites in Netherlands, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 478 people
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Neoplasms
A Phase I Study of Weekly Gemcitabine in Combination With Infusional Fluorodeoxyuridine and Oral Calcium Leucovorin in Adult Cancer Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine the clinical toxicities associated with administering sequential dFdC as a one hour infusion followed by a continuous infusion of FUdR over 24 hours with low dose oral LV weekly for three…
- Trial name
- NCT00001449
- Testing
- gemcitabine, fluorodeoxyuridine, leucovorin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Malignant Thoracic Neoplasm
Electronic Symptom Monitoring Program for Triggered Palliative Referrals in Patients With Thoracic Cancer
This clinical trial evaluates earlier symptom management through remote electronic symptom monitoring (such as through an app on patient's phone), and accessibility of palliative care self-referral by patients with thoracic…
- Trial name
- NCT06396598
- Testing
- Educational Activity, Electronic Health Record Review, Internet-Based Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus or Esophagogastric Junction
Palliative Short-course Hypofractionated Radiotherapy Followed by Chemotherapy in Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus or Esophagogastric Junction Trial - a Phase II Clinical Trial Protocol.
In this trial, patients with histologically proven adenocarcinoma of the esophagus or esophagogastric junction noneligible for surgery or chemoradiation with curative intent will be included.
- Trial name
- PALAESTRA (NCT02241499)
- Testing
- Radiation therapy, Oxaliplatin and fluorouracil.
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Lund University Hospital
Cancer
Evaluation of TK3 in Improving Quality of Life in Patients With Malignancy Under Chemotherapy
The association of nutritional supplement TK3 to conventional treatment of cancer patients reduces the intensity and frequency of toxic effects and side effects caused by adjuvant or palliative treatments for the protection of…
- Trial name
- NCT01168206
- Testing
- TK3, 1 capsule, 3 times per day
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Lavilabor Natural Products Ltd
Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer
Developing an mHealth Application to Improve Cancer Chemotherapy Symptom Management
This research project addresses critical gaps in cancer symptom management through the creation of a mobile chemotherapy symptom management application.
- Trial name
- NCT02460822
- Testing
- MyChemoCare iPad application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Cancer, Congenital Heart Disease
Supporting Patient Provider Communication in Paediatric Care
Children with Cancer or congenital heart disease (CHD) experience complex, physical, psychosocial and behavioural symptoms and problems due to the illness, treatment, and medical procedures.
- Trial name
- SiSom (NCT01280227)
- Testing
- SiSom
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Multiple Myeloma, Large-cell Lymphoma
Telehealth-based Symptom Management for Veterans Treated With Selinexor
The purpose of this study is to find out if continued monitoring of side effects from Selinexor and prescribed medication to prevent side effects helps improve symptoms, quality of life, and ability to continue the treatment…
- Trial name
- Selinexor (NCT06452446)
- Testing
- Selinexor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Durham VA Medical Center
Advanced Cancer, Psychological Distress
Comprehensive Palliative Care for Cancer Patients in Vietnam
There are exponential increases in cancer incidence and mortality worldwide and in Vietnam. Cancer affects patient's quality of life, which can be improved by palliative care.
- Conditions
- Advanced Cancer, Psychological Distress, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT05103488
- Testing
- Comprehensive palliative care, Standard of care
- Where
- Vietnam
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Vietnam Palliative Health Care Society
Lung Neoplasms, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Postoperative Complications
Smartphone-based Remote Symptom Monitoring to Improve Postoperative Rehabilitation Exercise Adherence After Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) for Lung Cancer
Brief Summary: This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate whether active remote symptom monitoring and management via a smartphone app utilizing electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO) can improve adherence to…
- Conditions
- Lung Neoplasms, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Postoperative Complications, Patient Reported Outcome Measures, Telerehabilitation
- Trial name
- NCT05990946
- Testing
- ePRO based Remote Symptom Management provide by a mobile phone app
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 736 people
- Sponsor
- Zhongshan People's Hospital, Guangdong, China
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
3-5 FrAction Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Palliation of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: the FAST Phase II Randomized Trial
To learn if it is effective to use advanced radiation treatment techniques (stereotactic radiation or "SBRT") to safely deliver a strong dose of radiation to your tumor in a shorter period of time than would typically be feasible…
- Trial name
- NCT05674396
- Testing
- Stereotactic body radiotherapy, Traditional Palliation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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