Modernizing Instructions to Improve Treatment Participation of Subjects During Their First Radiotherapy

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA · Jan 30, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on improving how patients are prepared for their first radiotherapy treatment for cancer. The goal is to see if clearer and more specific instructions can help patients feel more comfortable and make better decisions about their treatment. Since participating in radiotherapy is crucial for its success, this study aims to enhance patient understanding and emotional readiness.

To join the trial, participants need to be at least 18 years old and planning to start their first external beam radiotherapy. Unfortunately, those who have had radiotherapy before or are currently hospitalized for treatment will not be eligible. If you decide to participate, you can expect to receive improved instructional materials and may be asked to share your thoughts on how these changes impact your experience. Your involvement could help shape better support for future patients undergoing radiotherapy.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients ≥ 18 years old planning their first external beam radiotherapy
• • Written informed consent obtained from the subject and the subject agrees to comply with all the study-related procedures.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Have received external beam radiotherapy in the past
• • External beam radiotherapy is initiated as inpatient.
• • External beam radiotherapy consists of less than 3 fractions.
• • Planned radiotherapy that does not employ an external beam
• • Planned participation in a clinical study that prohibits participation in a second, concurrent treatment trial
• • Prisoners or subjects who are involuntarily incarcerated, or subjects who are compulsorily detained for treatment of either a psychiatric or physical illness.