Patient Satisfaction & Quality Of Life in Patients With Cervical Cancer

June 11, 2020 updated by: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Patient Satisfaction and Psychological Distress Related to Emerging Technologies for Cervical Cancer Screening and Diagnosis

Primary Objectives:

  1. To compare levels of patient anxiety, pain, and satisfaction associated with optical spectroscopy procedures and MDC with the levels associated with colposcopically-directed biopsy in the cervical cancer diagnostic setting and with Papanicolaou smear in the screening setting. This aim will be addressed in Studies A and A' -- Procedure-Related Distress and Patient Satisfaction.
  2. To evaluate differences in psychological distress, satisfaction, and adherence to treatment in the two arms of a randomized trial; one group will be diagnosed with usual care procedures (Papanicolaou smear and colposcopically-directed biopsy) plus optical spectroscopy and the second will receive usual care. Aim 2 will be accomplished in Study B -- Psychological Distress, Satisfaction, and Adherence Outcomes in a Randomized Trial of Optical Spectroscopy.
  3. To assess the psychosocial and behavioral impact of a false positive screening result. This will be done in Study C -- Impact of False Positive Screening Test on Psychological Distress and Future Screening Intentions.
  4. To assess provider receptivity to optical spectroscopy. Aim 4 will be accomplished in Study D -- Survey of Health Care Providers.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Randomized Clinical Trial:

Participants in this study will be interviewed before and after they see the doctor for their first visit. They will be asked about their moods and the tests used to detect cervical cancer. They will also be asked about their symptom, how it is affecting their lives, and their satisfaction with their visit.

Participants will be called approximately 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 3 months after their appointments to answer questions about their health and quality of life, and the test and treatment they received. In addition, the participants will complete assessments at the 6, 12, 18, and 24 month clinic visits. If participants do not return for these follow-up appointments, the research staff will attempt to contact the participants to do brief interview by phone.

Research staff will also review participant's medical records and gather information on diagnosis, treatment plans and adherence.

This is an investigational study. A total of 360 patients will take part in this multicenter study. About 180 participants at M. D. Anderson will take part in this study.

Studies A and A Prime:

Participants in this study will be interviewed before they see the doctor. They will be asked about their moods and the tests used to detect cervical cancer.

During the medical tests, participants will rate their pain and how tense they are. Someone will watch them to see whether they are upset or in pain. After they see the doctor, participants will be interviewed again about their mood and how much they liked or did not like the test.

Some participants will be interviewed about their opinion of the test at the appointment when they receive their test results. Some participants will complete the Sequelae of LEEP/biopsy and medication use questionnaire. Some participants will be called 7 to 14 days and/or three months after their appointments. Some participants may answer some of the questions on a computer as well as in an interview. They will be asked to answer questions about their moods and about getting tests to detect cervical cancer. A sample of the participants will be selected to have their results visit tape recorded and to answer a few questions about what the doctor told them.

Participants may be contacted to participate in discussion groups about tests for cervical dysplasia. Participation in the discussion groups is voluntary. Research staff will also review participant's medical records and gather information on diagnosis, treatment plans and adherence.

This is an investigational study. A total of 3980 patients will take part in this multicenter study. About 2400 participants at M. D. Anderson will take part in this study.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

1938

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • British Columbia
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5Z 1M9
        • Vancouver General Hospital/British Columbia Cancer Agency
    • Texas
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
        • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
        • LBJ Hospital
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
        • Hermann Professional Building Clinic
      • Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
        • Texas Medical Center Clinic

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Women who are eligible to participate in a study of the technical feasibility of optical spectroscopy. Total Accrual for Study A: 3510; Study A': 350; pilot tests for Study A': 120; Study B: 360; and Study C: 645. Health care providers will participate in Study D with a total accrual of 900.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Studies A, A', and pilot tests

    • Eligible to participate in Project 2
    • Over 18
    • Referred for an abnormal pap or has no history of abnormal pap
    • Consented to participate in the patient outcomes project.
  2. Study B

    • Consented to participate in Project 3
    • Over 18
    • Referred for an abnormal pap
    • Consented to participate in the patient outcome project.
  3. Study C

    • Same as Study B.
  4. Study D

    • Members of the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP).

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Studies A, A', and pilot tests through C:

    • Pregnancy
    • Unable to communicate in English, Spanish, or Chinese
  2. Study D

    • None

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
A
Women who are eligible to participate in a study of the technical feasibility of optical spectroscopy will be invited to participate in this study.
Questionnaire
A'
Women who are eligible to participate in a study of the technical feasibility of optical spectroscopy will be invited to participate in this study.
Questionnaire
B
Patients who have consented to participate in a randomized trial of optical spectroscopy.
Questionnaire
C
Women who are eligible to participate in a study of the technical feasibility of optical spectroscopy will be invited to participate in this study.
Questionnaire
D
Health care providers.
Questionnaire

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Compare levels of patient anxiety, pain, and satisfaction associated with optical spectroscopy procedures and MDC with the levels associated with colposcopically-directed biopsy
Time Frame: 9 Years
9 Years
Evaluate differences in psychological distress, satisfaction, and adherence to treatment.
Time Frame: 9 Years
9 Years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Assess the psychosocial and behavioral impact of a false positive screening result.
Time Frame: 9 Years
9 Years
Assess provider receptivity to optical spectroscopy
Time Frame: 9 Years
9 Years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Karen Basen-Engquist, PhD, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

July 1, 1999

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 5, 2020

Study Completion (Actual)

June 5, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 14, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 15, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

May 16, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 12, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 11, 2020

Last Verified

June 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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