Clinical trials: Patient Education in Radiation Oncology
Cancer, Radiation Therapy
Virtual Reality Education for Radiation Therapy Patients
Radiation therapy is an important treatment for cancer, but patients receiving radiation therapy for the first time may experience anxiety because they are unfamiliar with the treatment process, equipment, and possible side…
- Conditions
- Cancer, Radiation Therapy, Patient Education
- Trial name
- NCT07598851
- Testing
- Conventional Nurse-Led Patient Education, 360-Degree Virtual Reality Patient Education
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Asia University
Prostate
Virtual Reality Education Module in Reducing Anxiety and Increasing Knowledge in Patients With Prostate Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy
This pilot clinical trial studies a virtual reality education module in reducing anxiety and increasing knowledge in patients with prostate cancer undergoing radiation therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT03318367
- Testing
- Educational Intervention
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Brain Tumor, Central Nervous System Neoplasms
Neurobehavioral Functioning in Pediatric Brain Tumor Patients After Proton Beam Radiation Treatment
The aim of this study is to follow up with all of the pediatric brain tumor patients who received proton beam radiation therapy at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) for which there is baseline neuropsychological testing in…
- Trial name
- NCT01180881
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Cancer (Solid Tumors), Cancer and / or Hematological Malignancy
Comparative Effectiveness of Verbal Instruction Versus Simulation Video Education Among Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy
The goal of this Randomized Controlled Trial is to compare the effectiveness of radiotherapy-specific, physician-led educational videos introduced before the initial Radiation Therapy consultation .
- Trial name
- CARE-RT (NCT07367997)
- Testing
- Radiotherapy-Specific Educational Video
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre
Radiation Dermatitis, Head and Neck Cancer
Deep Learning-based Classification and Prediction of Radiation Dermatitis in Head and Neck Patients
to develop a deep learning-based model to grade the severity of radiation dermatitis (RD) and predict the severity of radiation dermatitis in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy, so as to provide support…
- Trial name
- NCT05607225
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Radiation Therapy, Chemoradiotherapy
Application of Intelligent Care Systems in Radiation Therapy: Enhancing Patient Safety and Reducing Anxiety Through System Optimization and Real-Time Blood Data Monitoring
This study aims to evaluate the impact of an intelligent care system on radiation therapy patients, focusing on real-time blood data monitoring, optimized patient education, and internal alert systems.
- Conditions
- Radiation Therapy, Chemoradiotherapy, Anxiety, Adherence
- Trial name
- ICS-RT (NCT06833801)
- Testing
- Real-Time Blood Data Monitoring System (Device/Software Integration), Enhanced Patient Education Materials (Behavioral/Educational Intervention), Internal Warning Signs and Alerts (Behavioral Intervention)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Chung Shan Medical University
Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Radiation-Induced Temporal Lobe Injury
Retrospective Study on the Prediction of Radiation-induced Brain Injury in Patients With Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Radiation therapy has become the preferred treatment for nasopharyngeal cancer due to the sensitivity of nasopharyngeal carcinoma to radiation.
- Trial name
- NCT06244394
- Testing
- intensity-modulated radiotherapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- Jiangsu Cancer Institute & Hospital
Cancer
Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Education on Pre-treatment Anxiety, Post-treatment Experience, and Satisfaction Among Adult Patients Diagnosed With Cancer Receiving External Beam Radiotherapy in Oman
Introduction: External Beam Radiotherapy is a common strategy used in the treatment of various cancers, and the patient undergoing treatment using this strategy many times experiences anxiety and stress.
- Trial name
- EBRT (NCT07754864)
- Testing
- VR-based education
- Where
- Oman
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Oman Ministry of Health
Malignant Tumor of Head and/or Neck, Radiotherapy; Complications
Systematic Oral Education for Prevention of Oral-related Complications Caused by Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
A study on the efficacy of systematic oral health education for the prevention of oral-related complications caused by radiotherapy for head and neck malignant tumors
- Trial name
- NCT06690346
- Testing
- Systematic oral health education, Routine oral health education
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- West China Hospital
Breast Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases
Automated Quantification of Coronary Artery Calcifications on Radiotherapy Planning CTs for Cardiovascular Risk Prediction in Breast Cancer Patients: the BRAGATSTON Study
The aim of the BRAGATSTON study is to provide a low cost tool for measuring CAC in breast cancer patients, thereby identifying patients at increased risk of CVD.
- Trial name
- NCT03206333
- Where
- 3 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 16,000 people
- Sponsor
- UMC Utrecht
Breast Cancer Invasive, Prostate Cancer
AVI Didactic Experience for Latinx Patient Treatment Adherence and Non-English Speaker Trial Enrollment Study in Rad Onc
The study aims to develop educational media interventions to prepare Latinx Spanish-speaking radiation oncology patients for a course of breast or prostate cancer radiation therapy and to foster receptivity and informed…
- Trial name
- ADELANTE (NCT05351424)
- Testing
- Audiovisual Intervention- Radiation Therapy Education, ASTRO Radiation Therapy for Breast or Prostate Cancer Brochure, Audiovisual Intervention- Cancer Clinical Trials Education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 194 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Radiation Therapy, Head Neck Cancer
Evaluating Illustrated Vs. Traditional Pamphlets for Enhancing Self-Care in Radiation Therapy Patients
This quasi-experimental study utilized a pre- and post-test design with experimental and control groups to assess the effectiveness of optimized illustrated educational pamphlets in enhancing patient self-care cognition…
- Conditions
- Radiation Therapy, Head Neck Cancer, Breast Cancer Invasive
- Trial name
- NCT06678204
- Testing
- Optimized illustrated pamphlets
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Chung Shan Medical University
Breast Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer
Virtual Reality Software to Reduce Stress in Cancer Patients
The purpose of this study is to test the ability of virtual reality-based social support to increase patient adherence to radiation therapy by reducing patient distress.
- Trial name
- OU-SCC VR (NCT05263648)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Session
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease
PAtient Similarity for Decision-Making in Prevention of Cardiovascular Toxicity (PACT): A Feasibility Study
This is a single-center, double-arm, open-label, randomized feasibility study that will determine whether a novel clinical decision aid accessed via the electronic health record will be acceptable to both cancer survivors and…
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Ischemia
- Trial name
- NCT05377320
- Testing
- Clinical Decision Aid, Standard Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Cardiotoxicity, Heart Failure
ML Score Prediction of Cardiotoxicity in Cancer Patients Receiving Anthracycline Chemotherapy or HER2-Targeted Therapies
Cancer treatments have improved substantially over the past decades, but some effective therapies such as anthracyclines and HER2-targeted agents are associated with severe cardiovascular adverse effects, including heart failure.
- Conditions
- Cardiotoxicity, Heart Failure, Neoplasms, Breast Neoplasms
- Trial name
- ML-CardioTox (NCT07191730)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Neoplasms, Anxiety
Simulation-Based Patient Education to Address Radiotherapy-Related Anxiety in Cancer Patients (ARAISE)
For the majority of cancer patients, radiotherapy is a crucial component of their treatment process. However, many patients experience anxiety before or during radiotherapy.
- Trial name
- ARAISE (NCT07721246)
- Testing
- Simulation-Based Patient Education
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Goettingen
Prostate Cancer
The PROSECCA Study, Answering New Questions in Prostate Cancer
Nearly half of all cancer patients receive radiotherapy as part of their treatment and although it is effective at destroying cancerous lesions deep within the body, this comes at the cost of damaging healthy, or normal, tissues.
- Trial name
- PROSECCA (NCT06714630)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Breast Cancer, Radiodermatitis
Artificial Intelligence Powered Digital Education Based on the Neuman Systems Model for Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Radiotherap
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of an artificial intelligence-supported digital education program developed based on the Neuman Systems Model on radiodermatitis severity and quality of life in women…
- Trial name
- NCT07649902
- Testing
- Neuman-Based AI-Supported Digital Education Program, Standard Care (in control arm)
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Low Contrast Agent and Radiation Dose Protocol for Liver CT in Patients With HCC
The purpose of this study is to investigate the image quality and clinical feasibility of double low-dose liver computed tomography using a deep-learning-based iodine contrast boosting algorithm in participants at high risk for…
- Trial name
- NCT04722120
- Testing
- Low radiation dose CT, Conventional CT (radiation), Low contrast dose CT
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Cancer, Prostate Cancer
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enhanced Pretreatment Peer-review Process to Improve Patient Safety in Radiation Oncology
This prospective study will test artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) decision support tools. This tool is designed to help doctors, physicists and other staff during pre-treatment peer review, a step where…
- Trial name
- NCT07463833
- Testing
- The Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Machine Learning (ML) contribution to treatment planning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 207 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center