Tailored health literacy support for cancer patients
Official title: Tailored Health Literacy Follow-up in Cancer - the Tail HealthLit Cancer Trial
Run by Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital · NCT05627180 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether personalized support from nurses can help cancer patients better understand their health information and improve their overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Oslo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 30, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2024 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 3, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT05627180 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who have been diagnosed with cancer and are currently receiving treatment at the intervention hospital.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not diagnosed with cancer or those who are under 18 years old will 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 project evaluates the impact of a health literacy intervention specifically designed for cancer patients. The intervention involves nurse-led follow-ups conducted through phone, digital, or in-person meetings, tailored to address individual health literacy needs. The primary goal is to enhance patients' health literacy, while secondary goals include improving quality of life, reducing symptom burden, enhancing self-management, and lowering healthcare costs. The study aims to provide personalized support to help patients navigate their health information and services more effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve cancer patients' ability to manage their health and enhance their overall quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of tailored health literacy interventions in cancer care may be novel, similar studies focusing on health literacy have shown promising results in improving patient outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with cancer * Above 18 years old * Receiving treatment at the main intervention hospital Exclusion Criteria: * Not diagnosed with cancer * Not above 18 years old * Not in treatment at the intervention hospital
Where it's running
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Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital
Oslo, Norway Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Christine R Borge, PhD — Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital and University of Oslo
- Study coordinator: Christine R Borge, PhD
- Email: chrr@lds.no
- Phone: +47 23225000
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.