Understanding psychological distress in cervical cancer patients and their partners

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 observational study aims to explore the psychological distress experienced by cervical cancer patients and their partners over a period of up to 10 years. Newly diagnosed patients will be followed and asked to complete questionnaires at multiple time points, while a subsample will also provide biological and lifestyle data. The study will analyze various factors, including individual characteristics and environmental influences, to understand the mechanisms behind psychological distress in this population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Patients

Inclusion Criteria:

* Newly diagnosed with cervical cancer stage I, II or III
* \>18 years or older

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants with cognitive impairment will not be included because of expected difficulties in completing the questionnaires without assistance.
* Participants who are not able to read or write Dutch will be excluded, as they are not able to complete a Dutch questionnaire.

Partners

Inclusion Criteria:

* Partner of patient participating in the study
* \>18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants with cognitive impairment will not be included because of expected difficulties in completing the questionnaires without assistance.
* Participants who are not able to read or write Dutch will be excluded, as they are not able to complete a Dutch questionnaire.

Where it's running

• Amphia
  Breda, Netherlands Recruiting
• Catharina Hospital
  Eindhoven, Netherlands Recruiting
• University Medical Center Groningen
  Groningen, Netherlands Recruiting
• Mumc
  Maastricht, Netherlands Recruiting
• RadboudUMC
  Nijmegen, Netherlands Recruiting
• UMC Utrecht
  Utrecht, Netherlands Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Nicole Ezendam — Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation
• Study coordinator: Nicole Ezendam, PhD
• Email: N.Ezendam@iknl.nl
• Phone: +31 88 234 6096

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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.