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New treatment option for Advanced Cancer
Official title ALIGN for Older Adults With Cancer in SNFs
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06616298
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if it is possible to deliver a palliative care intervention called ALIGN (Assessing and Listening to Individual Goals and Needs) to hospitalized older adults with advanced cancer who are discharged to a skilled nursing facility and their caregivers. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can the investigator successfully deliver the ALIGN intervention in different skilled community nursing facilities?
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 98
You may be able to join if
- Patients
- Adults between 18-98 years
- Stage I-IV solid tumors
- Discharging from an acute care hospital to a SNF in Colorado
- English speaking
You likely can't join if
- Discharging with hospice care
- Age less than 18
- Lacking capacity without a legal surrogate decision maker or proxy.
- Limited English proficiency
- Hospitalized for a planned admission or procedure
- Have any pschological or physical symptom, medication or other relevant finding prior to randomization, based on the clinical judgement of the PI or...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients
- Adults between 18-98 years
- Stage I-IV solid tumors
- Discharging from an acute care hospital to a SNF in Colorado
- English speaking
- Receiving or establishing care at the University of Colorado Cancer Center
- If a patient lacks capacity, a legal surrogate decision-maker will be approached to provide proxy consent.
- Must have access to the technology needed to complete consenting visit and subsequent intervention visits. This includes internet access through a computer, tablet, or smartphone OR cellular service with adequate...
- Must have an email address or caregiver with an email address to facilitate communication during the trial
- Discharging with hospice care
- Age less than 18
- Lacking capacity without a legal surrogate decision maker or proxy.
- Limited English proficiency
- Hospitalized for a planned admission or procedure
- Have any pschological or physical symptom, medication or other relevant finding prior to randomization, based on the clinical judgement of the PI or relevant clinical study staff that would make a participant unsuitable...
- Patient-selected
- Age ≥ 18
- English speaking
- Able to complete baseline measures. Exclusion Criteria:
- Discharging with hospice care
- Age ≤ 18
- Caregivers with limited English proficiency will be excluded as ALIGN intervention content and documents have only been validated in an English-speaking population.
- Have any pschological or physical symptom, medication or other relevant finding prior to randomization, based on the clinical judgement of the PI or relevant clinical study staff that would make a participant unsuitable...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Aurora, Colorado, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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 98 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Aurora, Colorado, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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