Telehealth Supportive Care for Cancer

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Overseen ByDavid Hui, MD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

To examine how we can provide supportive care for patients with advanced cancer better tailored to their needs

Who Is on the Research Team?

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David Hui, MD

Principal Investigator

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults with advanced cancer who may benefit from extra support and monitoring of their symptoms. Participants should be able to use electronic devices for remote check-ins and telehealth visits.

Inclusion Criteria

I am fully active or able to care for myself but unable to work.
I was diagnosed with metastatic cancer within the last 12 weeks and see a participating oncologist.
Able to speak English or Spanish
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Exclusion Criteria

I have cognitive impairment and need someone to help make medical decisions for me.
Previously seen by SPC team at UT MD Anderson

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Trial Overview

The study is testing whether regular online questionnaires, physical exams, and telehealth appointments can improve supportive care for people with advanced cancer compared to usual care.

How Is the Trial Designed?

3

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Stadard Timely SPCExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Enhanced UCExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group III: Dose Dense Timely SPCExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials
3,107
Recruited
1,813,000+

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Collaborator

Trials
2,896
Recruited
8,053,000+