Cancer
Conditions
Brief summary
This is a translational, multicentre questionnaire study. The study design follows that of a cross sectional, quantitative research approach. Data collection will involve self-administered, paper-based questionnaires. The method of data collection allows for a large sample size without major expense. The questionnaires are comprised of several questions examining areas such as demographic details, cancer diagnosis, understanding of the term 'clinical trials', attitudes to personal participation in cancer clinical research and the experience of patients who previously participated in a cancer clinical trial. The study will be opened in all interested hospitals in Ireland following initiation of the study at each site. Questionnaire completion will be seen as implied informed consent and no formal consent will need to be signed by the patient. The paper-based questionnaire responses will be electronically and anonymously recorded in a computer database to facilitate analysis.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALQuestionnaire
Sponsors
Cancer Trials Ireland
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Clinical diagnosis of malignancy * Aged 18 years or older * Ability to complete the questionnaire or independently or with the help of a friend, relative, or staff member of the oncology department
Exclusion criteria
* N/A
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Oncology patients' understanding of the term 'clinical trials' and their attitudes towards personal participation in cancer clinical research will be evaluated by questionnaire. | 1 year |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The patient related factors, including level of education and socioeconomic status that influence their decision regarding participation in a cancer clinical trial (CCT) will be explored by questionnaire. | 1 year |
| The patients' experience surrounding the discussion regarding CCT participation and their actual experience when enrolled in a CCT will be investigated by questionnaire. | 1 year |
Countries
Ireland
Outcome results
None listed