Exploring the connection between brain tumor patients and their pets
Official title: Project MILANO: Connections Between Patients With Brain Tumors and Their Pets: an Analysis of Concerns and Needs
Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne · NCT06899516 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how having a brain tumor affects patients' ability to care for their pets and how it impacts both the patients and their pets emotionally.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 65 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint-Etienne) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 20, 2025 |
| Main results expected | March 2026 |
| Study ends | March 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 3, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06899516 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with a brain tumor who also own at least one pet.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not own pets or those who decline to participate will 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 observational study focuses on understanding the concerns and needs of patients diagnosed with brain tumors who own pets. It aims to analyze how the progressive neurological deficits and life-threatening prognosis of these patients impact their ability to care for their pets. By utilizing the Lexington Attachment to Pets Scale, the study seeks to assess the emotional burden on patients and the well-being of their pets during challenging times. The findings could inform better support systems for both patients and their pets.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved support strategies for brain tumor patients and their pets, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be limited studies specifically addressing the connection between brain tumor patients and their pets, the emotional and psychological benefits of pet ownership in various patient populations have been documented, suggesting potential for success.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with a brain tumor. * Patients who own at least one pet. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who decline to participate in the study. * Patients unable to complete the questionnaire.
Where it's running
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CHU Saint Etienne
Saint-Etienne, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Carole Ramirez, Md — CHU de SAINT-ETIENNE
- Study coordinator: Carole Ramirez, Md
- Email: carole.ramirez@chu-st-etienne.fr
- Phone: (0)477829326
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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.