Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Early Palliative Care Intervention in Malignant Glioma

Study Description

Brief Summary: The purpose of this research study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of incorporating palliative care into the clinical care plans of patients newly diagnosed with malignant brain tumors. Palliative Care is a field of medicine that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and stress related to serious illnesses. This study will assess the feasibility of conducting a future study, and will gather data upon which to appropriately tailor the intervention and the future study design. The statistical analysis of this study will describe 8 components that encompass each of the 4 areas of focus or "domains": acceptability, demand, implementation, and integration.

Detailed Description: Patients who agree to participate at their initial consultation in our clinic will receive a referral to a Palliative Care (PC) provider who is also located in our clinic and an initial appointment will be scheduled with the PC provider. The frequency of follow-up visits with the PC provider will be at the discretion of the PC provider and the patient. Visits with the PC and neuro-oncology providers will be scheduled on the same day whenever possible. As part of the study, participants will be asked to complete a number of questionnaires and assessment forms at different time intervals. These questionnaires and assessments are intended to track symptoms experienced during the course of treatment. Total study duration is about nine months.

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Eligibility

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT

Sex: ALL

Healthy Volunteers: No

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