Analysis of Palliative Surgery in View of Quality of Life and Prognosis

May 30, 2008 updated by: Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital
The purpose of this study is to define if palliative surgery in patients with cancer improves quality of life and prognosis.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to find out if palliative surgery in patients with cancer improves quality of life and prognosis. There will be a scheduled assessment of quality of life and assessment of postoperative complications. prognostic scoring will be performed before surgical intervention.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

250

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

  • Germany
      • Frankfurt, Germany, 60590
        • Recruiting
        • University Hospital Frankfurt
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Chrstoph Wullstein, PD Dr.

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

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with plannes surgery and cancer in he University hospital Frankfurt

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • clinical diagnosis of inoperable cancer
  • planned surgery
  • able to give interview
  • written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • unconsciousness
  • psychiatric disorder
  • not able to communicate in German

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

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Surgical observation
patients with cancer in a palliative setting and in need of surgical interventions

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Christoph Wullstein, PD DR., University Hospital Frankfurt

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

May 1, 2009

Study Completion (Anticipated)

May 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 30, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 30, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

June 4, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 4, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 30, 2008

Last Verified

May 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • PS2008

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