Assessing Quality of Life in Pancreatic Cancer Patients in Taiwan
Quality of Life of Pancreatic Cancer Patients:Psychometric Validation of Chinese Version of the EORTC QLQ-PAN26 and EORTC QLQ-C30 in Taiwan
This study is trying to see if new quality of life questionnaires work well for pancreatic cancer patients in Taiwan.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei county) |
| Trial ID | NCT05147168 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to validate the Chinese versions of the EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-PAN26 quality of life scales specifically for pancreatic cancer patients in Taiwan. It will assess the reliability and validity of these scales through various psychometric methods, including factor analysis and test-retest reliability. The study will involve administering questionnaires to eligible patients to gather data on their quality of life.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Chinese-speaking pancreatic cancer patients aged 20 and older.
Not a fit: Patients younger than 20, illiterate, or unable to cooperate with the intervention measures may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a validated tool for measuring quality of life in pancreatic cancer patients, leading to better patient care and support.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have successfully validated quality of life scales in different populations, suggesting that this approach is both relevant and potentially effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Paitent who aged over 20, with clear consciousness, is capable of communicating with Chinese. 2. Pancreatic Cancer patients(stage I.II.III.IV) 3. The subject who agrees and is willing to participate in the research after explaining the purpose of the research. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patient who is younger than 20 years old, illiterate, or is unable to cooperate with intervention measures.
Where this trial is running
Taipei county
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital — Taipei county, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Wei-Ling Gao, BSN
- Email: wlgao@vghtpe.gov.tw
- Phone: 886-932637095
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.