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Community Cancer Centers Pilot Patient Survey
NCT00786656 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Background: * Studies suggest that cancer patients diagnosed and treated in a facility with multi-specialty care and clinical research may live longer and have a better quality of life than patients treated elsewhere. * The NCI Community Cancer Centers Pilot Program (NCCCP) is a 3-year program to test the concept of a national network of community cancer centers to expand cancer research and deliver the most advanced cancer care to Americans in their own communities. * The pilot program includes a survey of cancer patients receiving care at the pilot sites. Objectives: * To gain an understanding of the experiences of adult patients who receive services at the NCCCP pilot sites and assess if and how their experience changes over the study period. Data about the following are collected: * Patients information needs and awareness of the NCCCP program * Clinical trials experience * Access to health care * Perspectives on patient-provider communication * Experiences with patient navigation, self-management, medical decision-making and survivorship * Satisfaction with care and quality of life Eligibility: * Patients 21 years or older at the time of diagnosis * Treatment at the cancer center for at least 3 months since July 1, 2007 Design: * Participants complete a 25-minute questionnaire covering the care they received at their cancer center, their experience with making medical appointments and how long they waited to see the doctor. The survey includes information on the following: * Services at the cancer center * Getting needed care * Assistance for patients and their families * Communication with the cancer care team * Clinical trials * Care after finishing treatment * Evaluation of care * Health and medical history * Background information (demographics)
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (1)
North Carolina
- Research Triangle Institute International — Research Triangle Park
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 3,955 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-11-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-05-11 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00786656
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00786656 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 3,955 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 2,390 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00786656 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include North Carolina. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00786656 about?
NCT00786656 is a clinical study titled "Community Cancer Centers Pilot Patient Survey". Background: * Studies suggest that cancer patients diagnosed and treated in a facility with multi-specialty care and clinical research may live longer and have a better quality of life than patients treated elsewhere. * The NCI Community Cancer Centers Pilot Program (NCCCP) is a 3-year program to t...
What is the current status of trial NCT00786656?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 3,955 participants. The study started on 2008-11-03. Estimated completion is 2015-05-11.
What conditions does trial NCT00786656 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cancer, Malignant Neoplasms. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00786656?
This trial is sponsored by National Cancer Institute (NCI), which has 2,390 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00786656 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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