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Analysis of Palliative Surgery in View of Quality of Life and Prognosis


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Cancer, Quality of Life

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Trial Information

Analysis of Palliative Surgery in View of Quality of Life and Prognosis


The purpose of this study is to find out if palliative surgery in patients with cancer
improves quality of life and prognosis. There will be a scheduled assessment of quality of
life and assessment of postoperative complications. prognostic scoring will be performed
before surgical intervention.


Inclusion Criteria:



- clinical diagnosis of inoperable cancer

- planned surgery

- able to give interview

- written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

- unconsciousness

- psychiatric disorder

- not able to communicate in German

Type of Study:

Observational

Study Design:

Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective

Principal Investigator

Christoph Wullstein, PD DR.

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

University Hospital, Frankfurt

Authority:

Germany: Ethics Commission

Study ID:

PS2008

NCT ID:

NCT00690391

Start Date:

May 2008

Completion Date:

May 2013

Related Keywords:

  • Cancer
  • Quality of Life
  • surgery
  • prognostic
  • palliation

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