Investigating lifestyle and psychosocial factors in melanoma patients
Quality of Life, Lifestyle, and Psychosocial Factors in Patients With Melanoma
This study looks at how things like mental health, social support, diet, and exercise affect the quality of life and treatment results for people with melanoma.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 5000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT04778449 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore how lifestyle factors such as mental health, social support, diet, and exercise relate to the quality of life and clinical outcomes in patients with melanoma. Participants will complete questionnaires regarding their mental health and lifestyle behaviors at various points during their treatment journey. The study also seeks to correlate these psychosocial factors with clinical outcomes and biomarkers in melanoma patients. The findings may inform future clinical trials focused on lifestyle interventions to enhance patient outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients diagnosed with melanoma who can read and understand English and are willing to complete surveys.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a diagnosis of melanoma or are unable to participate in the survey may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved quality of life and treatment outcomes for melanoma patients through tailored lifestyle interventions.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study is novel, previous studies have indicated that lifestyle factors can significantly impact cancer patient outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of melanoma, precursor lesions, and associated cutaneous pathology * Able to read and understand English * Willing to complete an online or paper survey
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Carrie Daniel-MacDougall — M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Carrie Daniel-MacDougall
- Email: cdaniel@mdanderson.org
- Phone: 713-563-5783
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.