Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
Palliative Care, Predictive Value of Tests, Prospective Studies, Survival Analysis, Survival prediction
Brief summary
The accuracy of clinical survival estimates is tested in comparison to objective prognostic scores.
Detailed description
* At presentation a clinical survival estimate is obtained in each patient. * Survival is also estimated using published prognostic scores in palliative care. * Prognostic scores based on blood samples, general symptoms, complaints, and performance status are calculated and validated, respectively * Each patient completes questionnaires on psychological distress * Survival estimates are limited to 6 months. * Each patient is followed for at least 6 months.
Interventions
There are no specific interventions in this observational study
Sponsors
Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* oncologic disease confirmed * incurable locally advanced or metastatic disease * palliative treatment intended * age \> 18 * able to understand the study protocol * able to complete the forms with assistance if necessary
Exclusion criteria
* therapy with curative intent * regular clinical follow-up visit without disease progression * ongoing therapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Survival | 6 months |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed