Exploring the impact of family companionship on patients with advanced breast cancer
The Effect of Appropriate Family Companionship on the Physical and Mental Health of Patients With Advanced Breast Cancer:A Real World Study
This study is testing whether having family companionship can improve the physical and mental health of patients with advanced breast cancer.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 304 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years to 72 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Wuhan Union Hospital, China Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Wuhan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06385665 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the companionship needs of patients diagnosed with advanced breast cancer (TNM stage IV). Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving graded companionship interventions and the other without companionship. The study aims to analyze how effective family companionship affects both the physical and mental health of these patients. By comparing the outcomes between the two groups, the trial seeks to identify the significance of family support in managing advanced breast cancer.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with advanced breast cancer at TNM clinical stage IV.
Not a fit: Patients who are terminally ill, mentally ill, or confused may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of life for patients with advanced breast cancer through improved family support.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of graded companionship is novel, similar studies have shown that social support can positively impact patient outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Breast cancer patients who are pathologically or cytologically diagnosed as cancer * TNM clinical stage IV Exclusion Criteria: * Terminal cancer patients who are mentally ill or confused and refuse to participate in the survey
Where this trial is running
Wuhan
- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology — Wuhan, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Deyin Hu, PhD — Wuhan Union Hospital, China
- Study coordinator: xin Peng, Postgraduate
- Email: 200507365@qq.com
- Phone: 15071399933
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.