- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT00769249
Positive Changes in Quality of Life of Older Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers
Correlates of Post-Traumatic Growth in Cancer Patients and Their Partners
RATIONALE: Gathering information about the positive changes in quality of life of older patients with cancer and their care givers may help doctors learn more about the disease and plan better treatment.
PURPOSE: This research study is looking at positive changes in the quality of life of older cancer patients and their caregivers.
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Detailed Description
OBJECTIVES:
Primary
- To use prior data from an existing registry (Quality of Life Survey Registry for Persons With Cancer and Family Caregivers protocol CASE-8Z05) and to expand upon these data by adding measures that capture the particularly salient concepts of the patient/caregiver dyadic relationship and posttraumatic growth.
- To identify rates and psychosocial correlates of posttraumatic growth among older adult cancer patient/spouse or partner dyads.
OUTLINE: Patients and their caregivers complete three questionnaires that will take approximately 20 minutes either by mail or telephone. The questionnaires comprise of demographic and psychosocial correlates of posttraumatic growth including age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, education, anxiety, relationship quality, coping style, social support, and cultural beliefs about caring for elders.
Study Type
Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Sampling Method
Study Population
Description
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
Patient must meet the following criteria:
- Confirmed cancer of any type
- Currently receiving medical care at the Ireland Cancer Center at University Hospitals of Cleveland
- Must have enrolled and participated in CASE-8Z05
- Identified available family caregiver of a patient diagnosed with stage III or IV cancer
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
Patients must meet the following criteria:
- ECOG performance status 0-3
- Cognitively competent to be interviewed
- Able to speak and comprehend English
- Caregivers must be able to speak and comprehend English
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
- See Disease Characteristics
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Observational Models: Cohort
- Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional
What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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Rate of posttraumatic growth
Time Frame: after diagnosis of cancer
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after diagnosis of cancer
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Collaborators
Investigators
- Study Chair: T.J. McCallum, PhD, Ireland Cancer Center at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Publications and helpful links
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start
Primary Completion (Anticipated)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Estimate)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Keywords
Other Study ID Numbers
- CASE8Z07 (Other Identifier: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center)
- P30CA043703 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)
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