Understanding patient experiences after canceled cancer surgeries
Official title: Developing Patient-centered Interventions to Improve the Quality of Care in Relationship to Aborted Cancer Surgery
Run by Linkoeping University · NCT05808712 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how patients feel after their planned gastrointestinal cancer surgeries are canceled to better understand their needs and improve care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 350 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Linkoeping University Government |
| Locations | 2 sites (Linköping and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | June 8, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05808712 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 gastrointestinal cancer.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to communicate effectively in Swedish or cannot complete the SCNS-SF34 questionnaire may 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 observational study aims to explore the experiences of patients whose planned gastrointestinal cancer surgeries were aborted. It will assess the supportive care needs of these patients and gather insights from healthcare professionals regarding their experiences with canceled surgeries. The study employs various methods, including focus group interviews, to gather qualitative data that can inform patient-centered interventions. The ultimate goal is to enhance the quality of care for cancer patients by understanding their preferences and needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved patient-centered care and support for individuals facing canceled cancer surgeries.
How similar studies have gone: While there is a significant lack of evidence regarding patient-centered research in aborted cancer surgeries, this study aims to fill that gap, making it a novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * \>18 years * cancer patients with different gastrointestinal cancer diagnosis Exclusion Criteria: \- not able to answer the questionnarie SCNS-SF34 in Swedish.
Where it's running
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Jenny Drott
Linköping, Sweden Recruiting -
Department of Surgery
Linköping, Sweden Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jenny Drott — Kirurgiska kliniken, Region Östergötland
- Study coordinator: Jenny Drott, PhD
- Email: Jenny.Drott@liu.se
- Phone: +46 732701839
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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.