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The European Palliative Care Cancer Symptom Study (EPCCS). A Prospective Data Collection


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18 Years
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Cancer

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Trial Information

The European Palliative Care Cancer Symptom Study (EPCCS). A Prospective Data Collection


Inclusion Criteria:



1. Patient has a cancer diagnosis (radiological, histological, cytological or operative
evidence)

2. Local, loco-regional or metastatic disease

3. Defined as a palliative care patient; enrolled in a palliative care programme

4. Age 18 years or older

5. Able to provide written informed consent

6. Able to complete the data collection tool, preferably without help

7. Available for follow up registration

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients receiving anti-cancer treatment with a curative intent

2. Patients who are unable to complete the registration due to language problems or
severe physical problems

3. Patients who have psychotic disorders or obvious cognitive impairment

4. Patients who cannot come for regular follow-up visits, due to geographical or social
reasons

Type of Study:

Observational

Study Design:

Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective

Outcome Measure:

change in cancer symptoms

Outcome Description:

assessment and classification system developed by the European Palliative Care Research Collaborative (EPCRC) / European Association for Palliative Care Research Network (EAPC RN)

Outcome Time Frame:

up to 6 months

Safety Issue:

No

Principal Investigator

Stein Kaasa, Professor MD

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Authority:

Norway: Ministry of Health and Care Services

Study ID:

2010/2945-3

NCT ID:

NCT01362816

Start Date:

June 2011

Completion Date:

June 2015

Related Keywords:

  • Cancer

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