Understanding quality of life in breast cancer patients after surgery
Interpretations and Predictions of Patient Reported Outcomes by Breast Cancer Patients
This study looks at how different surgeries affect the long-term quality of life for women with breast cancer to better understand their experiences and improve communication about their care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Colorado, Denver Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, Colorado) |
| Trial ID | NCT05064098 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates the long-term quality of life of female breast cancer patients following various surgical approaches and compares it to their predicted quality of life. It aims to enhance the understanding of how patients perceive and prefer to receive information regarding their quality of life. By integrating patient-reported outcomes into the shared decision-making process, the study seeks to provide meaningful insights that can improve patient care and communication.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include pre-surgical female breast cancer patients and female breast cancer survivors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not female or those who do not have a diagnosis of breast cancer may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help tailor patient care by providing insights into how surgical choices impact quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on quality of life in cancer patients, this specific approach focusing on patient predictions and preferences is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pre-surgical female breast cancer patients * Female breast cancer survivors Exclusion Criteria:
Where this trial is running
Aurora, Colorado
- University of Colorado Hopspital — Aurora, Colorado, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sarah Tevis — University of Colorado, Denver
- Study coordinator: Victoria Huynh
- Email: victoria.d.huynh@cuanschutz.edu
- Phone: 8327202162
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.