Collecting patient experiences in radiation oncology
Patient Experience Data in Radiation Oncology
This study is trying to create a tool that collects feedback from cancer patients about the side effects they experience during and after radiation treatment to improve their care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 6000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University of Vienna Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Vienna, State of Vienna) |
| Trial ID | NCT05224297 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to enhance patient-centered care in radiation oncology by developing a tool to gather patient-reported outcome data regarding side effects experienced during and after radiotherapy. It will create a real-world evidence database to monitor and evaluate advancements in treatment technologies and protocols. The collected data will be pseudonymized and linked to existing oncological and dosimetric information systems, forming a foundation for future patient-oriented clinical developments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are all patients receiving external beam radiotherapy.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to independently answer questionnaires about radiation-induced side effects will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could lead to improved management of side effects in patients undergoing radiotherapy.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is focused on patient-reported outcomes, similar studies have shown success in enhancing patient care through real-world evidence collection.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * all patients receiving external beam radiotherapy Exclusion Criteria: * unable to independently answer questionnaires on radiation-induced side effects
Where this trial is running
Vienna, State of Vienna
- Medical University of Vienna — Vienna, State of Vienna, Austria (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Gerd Heilemann, PhD
- Email: gerd.heilemann@meduniwien.ac.at
- Phone: 004314040072710
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.