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NCT02543541 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
A Pilot Study of Structured Palliative Care for Patients Enrolled on Phase I Clinical Trials
A NA study, sponsored by Case Comprehensive Cancer Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 132
- Enrollment target
NCT02543541: Completed NA study, sponsored by Case Comprehensive Cancer Center.
NCT02543541 is a NA study that has completed, run by Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. The registered enrollment target is 132 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02543541, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Case Comprehensive Cancer Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 132 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The goal of this research study is to find out if providing patients who are enrolled in phase 1 clinical trials with structured supportive care will enable them to continue in the Phase 1 trial longer and improve their quality of life by reducing or treating side effects and by providing emotional and social support to the patient and family. The structured supportive or palliative care intervention will be provided by a team of trained specialists which include doctors, nurses, social workers and spiritual care providers. The supportive care team will provide treatment to address symptoms, such as pain or anxiety, caused by the cancer itself or from the treatment. The team can make referrals to other specialists. Such as psychologists or nutritionist, if needed, and can help arrange for services to address home care needs.
Primary Outcome
Assessment of patient burden
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Structured palliative care
- BEHAVIORAL Standard supportive care
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 132 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-10-25 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-01-10 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02543541 record still lists
NCT02543541 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 132 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Structured palliative care is the first listed.
NCT02543541 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02543541 about?
NCT02543541 is a clinical study titled "A Pilot Study of Structured Palliative Care for Patients Enrolled on Phase I Clinical Trials". The goal of this research study is to find out if providing patients who are enrolled in phase 1 clinical trials with structured supportive care will enable them to continue in the Phase 1 trial longer and improve their quality of life by reducing or treating side effects and by providing emotional ...
What is the current status of trial NCT02543541?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 132 participants. The study started on 2015-10-25. Estimated completion is 2019-01-10.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02543541?
The interventions under investigation include: Structured palliative care (BEHAVIORAL), Standard supportive care (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02543541?
This trial is sponsored by Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, which has 407 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02543541's enrollment target sits among peer trials
132 729th of 2000 higher than 1,269 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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