Survey on palliative care for pancreatic cancer patients
Real World Status of Palliative Care for Pancreatic Cancer Patients in China-a National Multi-center Cross-sectional Survey
This study is trying to see how well palliative care is provided to pancreatic cancer patients in China by asking doctors about their experiences and opinions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 450 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Peking Union Medical College Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing, Beijing) |
| Trial ID | NCT06090825 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the current state of palliative care for pancreatic cancer patients in China through a cross-sectional survey. Doctors from the General Surgery Department in over 100 public tertiary hospitals and 350 primary care units will complete an online questionnaire. The survey will gather both subjective opinions and objective data regarding the availability and quality of palliative care services. The findings will help to understand and improve palliative care practices for this patient population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are doctors working in the General Surgery Department of public tertiary hospitals and primary care units in China.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the medical profession or those outside of the specified healthcare settings will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the quality of palliative care for pancreatic cancer patients, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on palliative care for pancreatic cancer in China, similar studies in other regions have shown the importance of palliative care in improving patient quality of life.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Doctors from the General Surgery Department in Chinese public tertiary teaching hospitals and public primary care units * Approval to participate * Participants with a valid and complete questionnaire evaluated by 2 experienced surgeons Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate * Participants with an invalid or incomplete questionnaire
Where this trial is running
Beijing, Beijing
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital — Beijing, Beijing, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Qiaofei Liu
- Email: qfliu@aliyun.com
- Phone: 8615201693370
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.