Evaluating a questionnaire for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy
VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE BETY-BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL QUESTIONNAIRE (BETY-BQ) IN PARTİCİPANTS RECEIVING RADIOTHERAPY
This study is testing a new questionnaire to see if it can better understand the emotional and social needs of cancer patients receiving radiotherapy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Ankara and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05213416 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the validity and reliability of the BETY-Biopsychosocial Questionnaire (BETY-BQ) as a tool for evaluating the biopsychosocial aspects of individuals receiving radiotherapy for cancer. It recognizes the importance of psychological, social, and functional factors in the treatment of chronic diseases, particularly in oncological rehabilitation. The BETY-BQ is based on the Cognitive Exercise Therapy Approach (CETA), which integrates various therapeutic techniques to support holistic treatment. Participants will be evaluated to determine how well this questionnaire captures the complexities of their experiences during radiotherapy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18-70 who have been diagnosed with cancer and are currently receiving radiotherapy.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those with neurological diseases affecting cognition or those with psychiatric diagnoses.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of life assessments for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy, leading to more tailored and effective treatment plans.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using biopsychosocial models for assessing patient outcomes, indicating that this approach is promising and not entirely novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Having been diagnosed with cancer * Receiving radiotherapy from cancer treatments * Cancer stage between 1-3 * Being between the ages of 18-70 * Having a Mini Mental Test Score of 24 and above Exclusion Criteria: * Not being able to read and/or understand the questionaries * Not being willing to participate in the study * Having a neurological disease which affects the cognition * History of orthopaedic surgery in the last three years * Presence of psychiatric diagnosis
Where this trial is running
Ankara and 1 other locations
- Hacettepe University — Ankara, Turkey (Recruiting)
- Florence Nightingale Hospital — Istanbul, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Umut Bahcacı, MSc
- Email: umutbahcaci@gmail.com
- Phone: +905368607324
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.