Sponsor
City of Hope Medical Center
Status
Completed
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
For more information, see ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01828775
This pilot randomized clinical trial studies palliative care intervention in improving quality of life, psychological distress, and communication in patients with solid tumors receiving treatment on phase I trials. Cancer patients experience many symptoms related to treatment and the cancer itself that can be distressing and impact quality of life. Palliative care focuses on managing these symptoms and may help patients with solid tumors live more comfortably.
Intervention
quality-of-life assessment, palliative care, survey administration
Condition
Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
Investigators
Betty Ferrell