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NCT03480282 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Discussing Stopping Cancer Screening and Prognosis With Older Adults
A NA study of Cancer Screening, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 90
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT03480282 is a NA study of Cancer Screening that has completed, run by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 90 participants, below the 664-participant average among 4 other Cancer Screening trials with a reported enrollment target (86% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT03480282, a NA study of Cancer Screening, has completed, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 90 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
Guidelines recommend not screening adults with \<10-year life expectancy for cancer; however, primary care physicians feel uncomfortable talking to older adults about prognosis. The investigators aim to determine whether providing PCPs with scripts on patient prognosis and older adults with information on their prognosis would be useful when recommending stopping cancer screening.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Prognosis information and Provider Scripts
Study Locations (2)
Massachusetts
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Boston
- BIDMC Affiliated Physicians Group - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 90 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-10-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-10-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03480282
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03480282 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 90 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 664-participant average among 4 other Cancer Screening trials with a reported enrollment target (86% lower). The listed sponsor is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, which has 488 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Cancer Screening appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Prognosis information and Provider Scripts is the first listed.
NCT03480282 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03480282 about?
NCT03480282 is a clinical study titled "Discussing Stopping Cancer Screening and Prognosis With Older Adults". Guidelines recommend not screening adults with \<10-year life expectancy for cancer; however, primary care physicians feel uncomfortable talking to older adults about prognosis. The investigators aim to determine whether providing PCPs with scripts on patient prognosis and older adults with informat...
What is the current status of trial NCT03480282?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 90 participants. The study started on 2017-10-03. Estimated completion is 2021-10-01.
What conditions does trial NCT03480282 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cancer Screening.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03480282?
The interventions under investigation include: Prognosis information and Provider Scripts (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03480282?
This trial is sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, which has 488 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03480282 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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