Short PRO question set to identify support needs for people with cancer and their care teams
Scope-PRO: Screening for Supportive Care Needs of Oncological Patients and Professionals - Evaluation of a Short PRO-question Set
This project will try a short set of patient-reported questions to see if people with cancer and their healthcare teams find them acceptable and useful for spotting symptoms and support needs.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 900 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Medical Center Goettingen Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Göttingen) |
| Trial ID | NCT07505498 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational project implements a brief core set of patient-reported outcome (PRO) questions in a German university hospital to measure completion rates and perceived relevance. Patient acceptance is quantified by the proportion of fully completed questionnaires, while patient relevance is captured via a short feedback form. Healthcare professionals provide their perspective through guided feedback sessions in regular quality circles. The study enrolls adults with cancer who can consent and understand German at the University Medical Center Göttingen.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults (age 18 and older) with a cancer diagnosis who can give informed consent and understand German are the intended participants.
Not a fit: People who are minors, lack capacity to consent, or cannot complete questionnaires in German are unlikely to benefit from this short PRO questionnaire.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could make it easier to routinely identify symptoms and support needs, enabling timelier and more patient-centered care.
How similar studies have performed: Routine collection of PROs has shown benefits in prior research, but applying this specific short core question set for standardized supportive-care screening in German hospitals is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Capacity to give consent * Cancer patients * Sufficient understanding of the German language Exclusion Criteria: * Minors * Lack of capacity to give consent * Insufficient knowledge of German
Where this trial is running
Göttingen
- University Medical Center Göttingen, Department of Gastroenterology, gastrointestinal oncology and endocrinology — Göttingen, Germany (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sabrina Dr. Sulzer
- Email: sabrina.sulzer@med.uni-goettingen.de
- Phone: 0551 39 62313
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.