The Effects of Aggressive Patient Management on Cancer Therapy Management
April 6, 2012 updated by: University of Mississippi Medical Center
A study to see if coordinated aggressive patient management will improve patient treatment outcomes and is cost effective.
Study Overview
Detailed Description
This is an observational study of the effects of aggressive patient management.
The records of 50 patients treated under the aggressive management plan will be matched with the records of 50 previous patients and attempts made to assess the improvement, if any, found.
Statistical analysis will compare the outcomes of the study group and the matched control group for initial completion of planned therapy as per prescription, weight loss during therapy, intercurrent illness, and intercurrent hospitalizations.
Long term analysis will compare the study group's outcomes (compared to expected outcomes) compared to the matched control group.
Study Type
Observational
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
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Mississippi
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Jackson, Mississippi, United States, 39213
- University of Mississippi Radiation Oncology
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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
No
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Sampling Method
Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
rural and minority patients who require radiation therapy
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- live 45 minutes from treatment facility
- family income less than 200% federal poverty guideline
Exclusion Criteria:
- 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
What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
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To test effects of intensive patient management on patient's compliance with referral and subsequent treatment protocol.
Time Frame: 1 year
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1 year
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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To test if increased compliance results in better therapy outcomes and fewer complications of the disease process as evidenced by increased survival and fewer intercurrent hospitalizations.
Time Frame: 1 year
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1 year
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Michael C Baird, MD, University of Mississippi Medical Center
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
January 1, 2009
Primary Completion (Anticipated)
December 1, 2009
Study Completion (Anticipated)
December 1, 2010
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
August 18, 2009
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
August 19, 2009
First Posted (Estimate)
August 20, 2009
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
April 9, 2012
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
April 6, 2012
Last Verified
April 1, 2012
More Information
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Other Study ID Numbers
- 2008-0093
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