Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Exploring the needs and quality of life in advanced cancer patients receiving immunotherapy

Official title: Exploring Physical and Psychological Distress, Financial Toxicity, Care Needs and Quality of Life in Patients With Advanced Cancer Receiving Immunotherapy in One Year Follow-up: Psychometric Testing and Developing Prediction Models for Immune-related Adverse Events

Run by Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan · NCT06461780 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how advanced cancer patients on immunotherapy are doing physically and mentally to see if their needs are being met and how their quality of life can be improved.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorTaipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Government
Locations1 site (Taipei)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 18, 2024
Main results expectedAugust 1, 2028
Study endsAugust 1, 2028
Registry record updatedApril 30, 2026
Trial IDNCT06461780 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with cancer and are receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.

Probably not a fit

Patients currently participating in other clinical trials 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 investigate the physical and psychological needs of patients with advanced cancer undergoing immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. It will assess the severity of immune-related adverse events (irAEs), financial toxicity, and overall quality of life through a combination of cross-sectional and prospective cohort methodologies. Patients will complete a series of structured questionnaires at various points during their treatment to gather data on their experiences and needs. The findings will help develop a risk prediction model to identify high-risk patients and improve care strategies.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of the challenges faced by cancer patients receiving immunotherapy, leading to improved support and care.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on the quality of life in cancer patients, this specific approach focusing on irAEs and financial toxicity in the context of immunotherapy is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* (1) Patients diagnose cancer and are informed
* (2) Aged ≥18 years old
* (3) Conscious clear and able to communicate

Where it's running

  • Taipei Veterans General Hospital
    Taipei, Taiwan
    Recruiting

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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.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.