Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Use of a Video Decision Tool to Improve Informed Decision-Making in Hospitalized Patients Considering Palliative Radiation Therapy
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Trial Identification
Brief Title: Use of a Video Decision Tool to Improve Informed Decision-Making in Hospitalized Patients Considering Palliative Radiation Therapy
Official Title: Use of a Video Decision Tool to Improve Informed Decision-Making in Hospitalized Patients Considering Palliative Radiation Therapy
Study ID: NCT01667965
Interventions
Study Description
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness and acceptability of a recently created informative video geared for patients who have been evaluated by a radiation oncologist for palliative radiation therapy during a hospitalization at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Palliative radiation therapy is radiation therapy that is given to patients with the purpose of easing symptoms from cancer. It is not given with the intent to cure the cancer. The video presents basic information about palliative radiation and palliative care.
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Eligibility
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
Locations
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, United States
Contact Details
Name: Beryl McCormack, MD
Affiliation: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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