Evaluating decision aids for patients with renal cell carcinoma
Official title: A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Implementation of Shared Decision Making Strategy for Renal Cell Cancer (RCC)
Run by St. Antonius Hospital · NCT05548621 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing two decision aids to see if they can help patients with renal cell carcinoma make better treatment choices and feel more confident about their decisions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | St. Antonius Hospital Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | immunotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Nieuwegein, Utrecht) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 24, 2022 |
| Main results expected | September 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2025 |
| Registry record updated | May 15, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05548621 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients clinically diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma who are facing treatment decisions related to their condition.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to complete questionnaires or participate in interviews individually may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the impact of two decision aids designed for patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) on their decision-making process and the quality of their treatment choices. The decision aids will provide detailed information about treatment options, including potential benefits and side effects, to help patients make informed decisions aligned with their values. The study focuses on patients with either local or metastatic RCC who are facing treatment decisions. By implementing these aids, the study seeks to enhance patient knowledge, reduce anxiety, and improve overall health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could empower patients with RCC to make more informed treatment decisions, leading to better alignment of care with their personal values and preferences.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that decision aids can significantly improve patient outcomes and decision-making processes, indicating a promising approach in this context.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients clinically diagnosed with RCC * Patients facing a decision which is addressed in the decision aids (T1 tumor or metastatic disease) * Written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are not able to fill in a questionnaire or undergo an interview individually
Where it's running
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St. Antonius Ziekenhuis
Nieuwegein, Utrecht, Netherlands Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Cato Bresser
- Email: c.bresser@antoniusziekenhuis.nl
- Phone: 0631143301
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.