Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Positive Changes in Quality of Life of Older Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Positive Changes in Quality of Life of Older Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers

Official Title: Correlates of Post-Traumatic Growth in Cancer Patients and Their Partners

Study ID: NCT00769249

Conditions

Psychosocial Effects of Cancer and Its Treatment

Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific

Interventions

questionnaire administration

study of socioeconomic and demographic variables

psychosocial assessment and care

Study Description

Brief Summary: RATIONALE: Gathering information about the positive changes in quality of life of older patients with cancer and their care givers may help doctors learn more about the disease and plan better treatment. PURPOSE: This research study is looking at positive changes in the quality of life of older cancer patients and their caregivers.

Detailed Description: OBJECTIVES: Primary * To use prior data from an existing registry (Quality of Life Survey Registry for Persons With Cancer and Family Caregivers protocol CASE-8Z05) and to expand upon these data by adding measures that capture the particularly salient concepts of the patient/caregiver dyadic relationship and posttraumatic growth. * To identify rates and psychosocial correlates of posttraumatic growth among older adult cancer patient/spouse or partner dyads. OUTLINE: Patients and their caregivers complete three questionnaires that will take approximately 20 minutes either by mail or telephone. The questionnaires comprise of demographic and psychosocial correlates of posttraumatic growth including age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, education, anxiety, relationship quality, coping style, social support, and cultural beliefs about caring for elders.