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Official title Empathic Communication Skills (ECS) Training
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05456841
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Research indicates that perceived stigma within medical encounters is prevalent and problematic for lung cancer patients' well-being and quality of cancer care. Promoting empathic communication appears to be a potentially effective intervention target to help reduce patients' perceptions of stigma within clinical encounters; however, no formal trainings exist that focus on teaching empathic communication to oncology care providers (OCPs).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 100. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Site Eligibility
- Employs at least 15 FTE OCPs (i.e., oncologists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants) as per self report
- Reports a clinic volume of at least 20 new lung cancer patients per month as per self report OCP Participant Eligibility
- OCPs who are thoracic oncology physicians (radiologists, medical oncologists, pulmonologists, and surgeons), NPs, or PAs and currently treating lung...
- OCP conducts consultations with lung cancer patients, as per self-report;
You likely can't join if
- Patient Exclusion
- Individuals of impaired decision-making capacity as per a clinician's judgment or as documented in the EMR. Site and OCP Exclusion
- None
See the full eligibility criteria
- Site Eligibility
- Employs at least 15 FTE OCPs (i.e., oncologists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants) as per self report
- Reports a clinic volume of at least 20 new lung cancer patients per month as per self report OCP Participant Eligibility
- OCPs who are thoracic oncology physicians (radiologists, medical oncologists, pulmonologists, and surgeons), NPs, or PAs and currently treating lung cancer patients, as per self-report;
- OCP conducts consultations with lung cancer patients, as per self-report;
- OCP sees at least 1 lung cancer patient per week, as per self-report; Patient Eligibility
- Patient under the care of a participating OCP as per self report;
- English and/or Spanish speaking;
- In general, which language do you prefer to receive your medical care, English/Spanish/both English and Spanish Equally?
- If English, treat as fluent in English, no additional language questions
- If Spanish, treat as fluent in Spanish, no additional language questions
- If both English and Spanish equally, ask the follow-up questions and go with whichever language is endorsed as best. If endorsed equally, assign to category patient prefers
- How well do you speak English? Not at all/ Not well/Well/Very well
- How well do you speak Spanish? Not at all/Not well/Well/Very well
- Is at least 18 years of age as per self report;
- Has a history of suspicious lung mass or confirmed lung cancer diagnosis, as per clinician judgment or medical record note;
- Is a former or current smoking as per self report;
- Has had no more than 10 prior visits with the participating OCP, as per the medical record and/or self report
- Patient Exclusion
- Individuals of impaired decision-making capacity as per a clinician's judgment or as documented in the EMR. Site and OCP Exclusion
- None
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Irvine, California, United States
- Miami, Florida, United States
- Libertyville, Illinois, United States
- Lexington, Kentucky, United States
- Traverse City, Michigan, United States
- Hackensack, New Jersey, United States
- Buffalo, New York, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 100 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Irvine, California, United States; Miami, Florida, United States; Libertyville, Illinois, United States; Lexington, Kentucky, United States; Traverse City, Michigan, United States; Hackensack, New Jersey, United States and 4 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.