Improving Tumor Board Discussions for Cancer Patients

INtegrating Systematic PatIent-Reported Evaluations in Multi-Disciplinary Tumor Boards: The INSPIRE Study

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Breast Cancer Corpus Uteri Cancer Ovary Cancer Pancreas Cancer Other Female Genital Malignant Neoplasms
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Health Services Research
Participants needed
2,748 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with certain types of cancer to improve how treatment options are discussed by doctors. Participants will share their treatment experiences and help doctors make recommendations based on patient feedback.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years or older
  • I have been diagnosed with pancreatic, breast, or gynecologic cancer within the last 8 weeks
  • I plan to receive treatment at a participating hospital
  • I can speak English or Spanish
  • I am scheduled to be discussed at a tumor board meeting

You may not be able to join if

  • I plan to receive cancer treatment outside the participating hospital
  • I cannot speak English or Spanish

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The purpose of the study is to characterize baseline multidisciplinary tumor board (MDTB) context and variability, evaluate the relationship between baseline fitness of patients with cancer and initial treatment recommendations, and assess the impact of the INSPIRE intervention, which involves including electronic patient reported outcomes (ePROs) within MDTB on MDTB discussion content, provider b…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria: We will include two populations: (1) patients and (2) clinical team members involved in the MDTB. Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusions Criteria- Patients: 1. aged 18 years or older; 2. with suspected or confirmed diagnosis of pancreatic, breast, and gynecologic cance…
Contacts

Gabrielle B Rocque, MD

(205) 975-2914

grocque@uabmc.edu

CONTACT

Margaret A Thomas, MPH

2058421632

margaretathomas@uabmc.edu

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