Evaluating a cancer admission score for emergency department patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the accuracy of the Cancer Admission Score (CAS) in predicting the disposition of patients with active cancer who visit the emergency department. It involves calculating the CAS after triage and after initial blood results, comparing predicted outcomes with actual patient dispositions. Additionally, an early bed reservation intervention will be tested for patients with a high CAS score to improve care efficiency. The study will also track metrics such as length of stay and time-to-disposition.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with solid or hematological malignancies and receiving systemic therapy or having received systemic therapy within the last 3 months.
* Presented at or admitted from the emergency department for the oncology, hematology neuro- or lung-oncology clinical unit.

Exclusion Criteria:

* \<18 years old
* Only received a surgical intervention as cancer treatment
* Admitted to the ED for the surgical department

Where it's running

• Erasmus University Medical Center
  Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jason den Duijn — Erasmus Medical Center
• Study coordinator: Jason den Duijn
• Email: j.denduijn@erasmusmc.nl
• Phone: 0107040704

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.