One-Page Truth-Telling Aid to Guide Cancer Discussions

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This pragmatic, two-arm study compares the use of a One-Page Truth-Telling Aid versus a blank question sheet in cancer-related consultations. Physicians in the experimental arm receive the aid to better tailor disclosures to patient preferences, while patients in the control arm use a blank sheet to list questions. The trial looks at patient satisfaction with information, emotional distress after the visit, and physicians’ confidence in communicating about cancer. It is conducted in outpatient oncology settings with Mandarin-speaking participants and involves physician-patient dyads assigned by physician group. The study is designed to assess whether pre-visit alignment on disclosure preferences can improve communication and outcomes in routine care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

【Physicians】

* Inclusion Criteria:

  * Physicians who provide clinical care for patients with cancer in participating outpatient departments.
  * Physicians who are involved in cancer-related truth-telling or disclosure consultations.
  * Physicians who are willing to participate and provide informed consent.
* Exclusion Criteria:

  * Physicians who are unable or unwilling to complete study procedures or follow-up assessments.

【Patients】

* Inclusion Criteria:

  * Patients diagnosed with cancer.
  * Patients who are scheduled to receive cancer-related information from a participating physician, including information about diagnosis, recurrence, metastasis, end-of-life status.
  * Patients who are able to communicate in Mandarin Chinese or Taiwanese.
  * Patients who are able to complete questionnaires independently or with assistance from the research assistant.
  * Patients who are willing to participate and provide informed consent.
* Exclusion Criteria:

  * Patients who are unable to provide informed consent.
  * Patients with severe cognitive impairment, severe physical illness, or emotional distress that prevents participation, as judged by the clinical team or research staff.
  * Patients who are unable to complete the study questionnaires even with assistance.

Where it's running

• Chang Gung University
  Taoyuan, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Shih-Ying Chen, PhD — Chang Gung University
• Study coordinator: Shih-Ying Chen, PhD
• Email: s26871193@cgu.edu.tw
• Phone: +886-32118800 #5212

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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.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.