A Checklist (Advanced Care Planning) for The Assessment of Mobility Needs in Patients With Sarcoma

Launched by FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER · Apr 27, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a special checklist that helps doctors understand the future mobility needs of patients with sarcoma, a type of cancer that affects the bones and soft tissues. The researchers want to see if this checklist can improve how patients plan for their future mobility after having surgery to save or remove a limb. By collecting information from patients who have undergone surgery recently or are currently receiving treatment, the study hopes to help enhance their quality of life.

To participate in this trial, you need to be 18 years or older, speak English, and have access to a computer or device to fill out an online checklist. You can join if you've had surgery for sarcoma in the last six months or if you have advanced (stage IV) sarcoma and are actively being treated. Caregivers, such as family members or friends who help support the patient, can also take part. Participants can expect to complete an online checklist that assesses their mobility needs, and this information may guide better future care for those living with sarcoma.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • PATIENTS: Age 18 years of age or older.
• • PATIENTS: English speaking
• • PATIENTS: Able to provide informed consent
• • PATIENTS: Have access to a computer or other device to fill out the online checklist
• • PATIENTS: Have had either limb salvage or amputation surgery for sarcoma within the last 6 months OR have metastatic (stage IV) sarcoma and are in active treatment.
• • CAREGIVERS: Age 18 years of age or older
• • CAREGIVERS: English speaking
• • CAREGIVERS: Able to provide informed consent
• • CAREGIVERS: Have access to a computer or other device to fill out the online checklist
• • CAREGIVERS: The person (family member or friend) whom the patient indicates being an informal caregiver